To pass H. J. RES. 29, explantory of an act passed sept. 28, 1850, granting bounty lands to certain officers and soldiers who have been engaged in the military

On Dec 30, 1850, the House voted 108–51 (HJR 29). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 69–14, Others 39–36, Independents 0–1. 14 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 108
No: 51
Did not vote: 84
Date: Dec 30, 1850

By party

Others39 yes · 36 no · 48 didn’t vote
Democrats69 yes · 14 no · 36 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Edward Gilbert D-CA voted no
William Alexander Richardson D-IL voted no
Nathaniel Albertson D-IN voted no
William John Brown D-IN voted no
Willis Arnold Gorman D-IN voted no
Andrew Jackson Harlan D-IN voted no
Edward Hammond D-MD voted no
Jacob Thompson D-MS voted no
Charles Sweetser D-OH voted no
John Krepps Miller D-OH voted no
Joseph Cable D-OH voted no
James Madison Hite Beale D-VA voted no
Lucius Benedict Peck D-VT voted no
James Duane Doty D-WI 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 pass H. J. RES. 29, explantory of an act…: House Vote, Dec 30, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-452/to-pass-h-j-res-29-explantory-of-an (accessed 2026-10-17).