To postpone election of officers to march 4, 1851. (p.1863)

On Jan 18, 1850, the House voted 94–109. Result: failed. By party: Others 89–13, Democrats 5–96. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 94
No: 109
Did not vote: 40
Date: Jan 18, 1850

By party

Others89 yes · 13 no · 21 didn’t vote
Democrats5 yes · 96 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Williamson Robert Winfield Cobb D-AL voted yes
William Mcwillie D-MS voted yes
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted yes
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted yes
James Duane Doty D-WI voted yes

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 postpone election of officers to march 4…: House Vote, Jan 18, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-38/to-postpone-election-of-officers-to-march-4-1851 (accessed 2026-10-17).