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House roll call 393 · 31st Congress · Sep 17, 1850

To amend S. 226 (9 stat. 467, app. 9/20/1850), a bill to suppress the slave trade in the district of columbia, by making punishable by imprisonment the assistin

On Sep 17, 1850, the House voted 68–109 (S 226). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 52–42, Others 16–68. 42 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
68
No
109
Did not vote
65
Date
Sep 17, 1850

By party

  • Others16 yes · 68 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Democrats52 yes · 42 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 amend S. 226 (9 stat. 467, app…: House Vote, Sep 17, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-393/to-amend-s-226-9-stat-467-app-9 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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