To suspend the rules and immediately take up S. 231, "an act respecting fugitives from justice, and persons escaping from the service of their masters." (p.177

On Sep 9, 1850, the House voted 109–58 (S 231). Result: passed. By party: Others 38–51, Democrats 71–7. 7 members voted against their own party.

During the 31st Congress (1849–1850), Millard Fillmore was president.

Yes: 109
No: 58
Did not vote: 76
Date: Sep 9, 1850

By party

Others38 yes · 51 no · 34 didn’t vote
Democrats71 yes · 7 no · 41 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Charles Stetson D-ME voted no
Kinsley Scott Bingham D-MI voted no
David Tiernan Disney D-OH voted no
Jonathan David Morris D-OH voted no
Edson Baldwin Olds D-OH voted no
Charles Sweetser D-OH voted no
Alfred Gilmore D-PA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and immediately take up…: House Vote, Sep 9, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-368/to-suspend-the-rules-and-immediately-take-up-s (accessed 2026-10-16).