To pass H. R. 155 (9 stat. 517, app. 9/28/1850), making appropriations for certain fortificating of the U.S. For the year ending june 30, 1851. (p.1957-2)

On Sep 24, 1850, the House voted 106–66 (HR 155). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–57, Others 76–9, Independents 1–0. 29 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 106
No: 66
Did not vote: 71
Date: Sep 24, 1850

By party

Others76 yes · 9 no · 38 didn’t vote
Democrats29 yes · 57 no · 33 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Robert Ward Johnson D-AR voted yes
Edward Gilbert D-CA voted yes
Chauncey Fitch Cleveland D-CT voted yes
Joseph Webber Jackson D-GA voted yes
Shepherd Leffler D-IA voted yes
William Harrison Bissell D-IL voted yes
John Alexander Mcclernand D-IL voted yes
Emile La Sére D-LA voted yes
Edward Hammond D-MD voted yes
Robert Milligan Mclane D-MD 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 James Duncan Fuller D-ME voted yes
Alexander Woodruff Buel D-MI voted yes
Harry Hibbard D-NH voted yes
Hiram Walden D-NY voted yes
Emery Davis Potter D-OH voted yes
John Robbins D-PA voted yes
William Strong D-PA voted yes
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted yes
Frederick Perry Stanton D-TN voted yes
John Singleton Millson D-VA voted yes
James Alexander Seddon D-VA voted yes
Thomas Henry Bayly D-VA voted yes
Richard Parker D-VA voted yes
James Madison Hite Beale D-VA voted yes
Lucius Benedict Peck D-VT 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 pass H. R. 155 (9 stat. 517, app…: House Vote, Sep 24, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-412/to-pass-h-r-155-9-stat-517-app (accessed 2026-10-16).