To table S. 3, "an act to enable the state of arkansas and other states to reclaim the swamp land within their territory". (p.1827-3)

On Sep 16, 1850, the House voted 50–117 (S 3). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–72, Others 35–44, Independents 0–1. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 50
No: 117
Did not vote: 76
Date: Sep 16, 1850

By party

Others35 yes · 44 no · 44 didn’t vote
Democrats15 yes · 72 no · 32 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Hugh Anderson Haralson D-GA voted yes
Elbridge Gerry D-ME voted yes
Nathaniel Swett Littlefield D-ME voted yes
Cullen Sawtelle D-ME voted yes
Charles Stetson D-ME voted yes
Thomas Ross D-PA voted yes
Milo Melankthon Dimmick D-PA voted yes
James Xavier Mclanahan D-PA voted yes
Job Mann D-PA voted yes
James Thompson D-PA voted yes
Daniel Wallace D-SC voted yes
Joseph Addison Woodward D-SC voted yes
William Ferguson Colcock D-SC voted yes
Andrew Johnson D-TN voted yes
Fayette Mcmullen D-VA 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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