To suspend the rules and consider H. R. 244, a bill granting bounty lands to certain soldiers and officers who have engaged in the military service of the U.S.

On Sep 28, 1850, the House voted 109–31 (S 244). Result: passed. By party: Others 43–29, Democrats 65–2, Independents 1–0. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 109
No: 31
Did not vote: 103
Date: Sep 28, 1850

By party

Others43 yes · 29 no · 51 didn’t vote
Democrats65 yes · 2 no · 52 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

John Reeves Jones Daniel D-NC voted no
William Shepperd Ashe D-NC voted no

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 suspend the rules and consider H. R. 244…: House Vote, Sep 28, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-422/to-suspend-the-rules-and-consider-h-r-244 (accessed 2026-10-17).