To engross the amendment to, and read for a third time, S. 2, an act to authorize a change of venue in certain cases. (p.118-1)

On Dec 26, 1850, the House voted 111–39 (S 2). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 69–13, Others 41–26, Independents 1–0. 13 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 111
No: 39
Did not vote: 93
Date: Dec 26, 1850

By party

Others41 yes · 26 no · 56 didn’t vote
Democrats69 yes · 13 no · 37 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

William John Brown D-IN voted no
William Thomas Hamilton D-MD voted no
Robert Milligan Mclane D-MD voted no
Elbridge Gerry D-ME voted no
Charles Stetson D-ME voted no
William Van Ness Bay D-MO voted no
William Mcwillie D-MS voted no
Armistead Burt D-SC voted no
George Washington Jones D-TN voted no
Thomas Hamlet Averett D-VA voted no
Thomas Henry Bayly D-VA voted no
Henry Alonzo Edmundson D-VA voted no
Fayette Mcmullen 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 engross the amendment to, and read for a…: House Vote, Dec 26, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-450/to-engross-the-amendment-to-and-read-for-a (accessed 2026-10-16).