To reconsider the vote by which the house referred S. 308 to the committee on commerce. (p.1950-2)

On Sep 24, 1850, the House voted 95–86 (S 308). Result: passed. By party: Others 88–7, Democrats 7–79. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 95
No: 86
Did not vote: 62
Date: Sep 24, 1850

By party

Others88 yes · 7 no · 28 didn’t vote
Democrats7 yes · 79 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Loren Pinckney Waldo D-CT voted yes
Chauncey Fitch Cleveland D-CT voted yes
Edward Hammond D-MD voted yes
John Robbins D-PA voted yes
William Strong D-PA voted yes
James Thompson D-PA 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 reconsider the vote by which the house…: House Vote, Sep 24, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-406/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-the-house-referred (accessed 2026-10-17).