To sustain decision of chair that other officers (doorkeeper, postmaster), can be elected by ballot instead of resolution. (p.162-2)

On Jan 16, 1850, the House voted 133–64. Result: passed. By party: Others 36–63, Democrats 97–1. 1 member voted against their own party.

During the 31st Congress (1849–1850), Zachary Taylor was president.

Yes: 133
No: 64
Did not vote: 46
Date: Jan 16, 1850

By party

Others36 yes · 63 no · 24 didn’t vote
Democrats97 yes · 1 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Duane Doty D-WI 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 sustain decision of chair that other…: House Vote, Jan 16, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-37/to-sustain-decision-of-chair-that-other-officers-doorkeeper (accessed 2026-10-17).