To postpone election of officers until mar. 1, 1851. (p.188 -2)

On Jan 19, 1850, the House voted 100–98. Result: passed. By party: Others 97–4, Democrats 3–94. 3 members voted against their own party.

During the 31st Congress (1849–1850), Zachary Taylor was president.

Yes: 100
No: 98
Did not vote: 45
Date: Jan 19, 1850

By party

Others97 yes · 4 no · 22 didn’t vote
Democrats3 yes · 94 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Williamson Robert Winfield Cobb D-AL voted yes
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC 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.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To postpone election of officers until mar…: House Vote, Jan 19, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-44/to-postpone-election-of-officers-until-mar-1-1851 (accessed 2026-10-17).