To suspend rules and appoint a committee of conference on H. R. 244 (9 stat. 520, app. 9/28/1850), granting bounty lands to certain officers and soldiers. (p.2

On Sep 28, 1850, the House voted 82–41 (HR 244). Result: passed. By party: Others 32–37, Democrats 49–4, Independents 1–0. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 82
No: 41
Did not vote: 120
Date: Sep 28, 1850

By party

Others32 yes · 37 no · 54 didn’t vote
Democrats49 yes · 4 no · 66 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Elbridge Gerry D-ME voted no
Nathaniel Swett Littlefield D-ME voted no
Alexander Richmond Holladay D-VA voted no
James Madison Hite Beale D-VA 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 rules and appoint a committee of…: House Vote, Sep 28, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-424/to-suspend-rules-and-appoint-a-committee-of-conference (accessed 2026-10-17).