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House roll call 456 · 31st Congress · Jan 4, 1851

That the house, resolve itself into a committee of the whole, to take up the special order, "cheap postage bill", H. R. 351 (9 stat. 587, app. 3/3/1851).

On Jan 4, 1851, the House voted 110–54 (HR 351). Result: passed. By party: Others 72–15, Democrats 38–39. 38 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
110
No
54
Did not vote
79
Date
Jan 4, 1851

By party

  • Others72 yes · 15 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Democrats38 yes · 39 no · 42 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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