To suspend the rules and consider a resolution to confer an increase in rank on gen. Winfield scott for gallant service in the war with mexico.

On Jan 6, 1851, the House voted 79–78. Result: passed. By party: Others 69–10, Democrats 9–68, Independents 1–0. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 79
No: 78
Did not vote: 86
Date: Jan 6, 1851

By party

Others69 yes · 10 no · 44 didn’t vote
Democrats9 yes · 68 no · 42 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Edward Gilbert D-CA voted yes
Joseph Webber Jackson D-GA voted yes
Willis Arnold Gorman D-IN voted yes
Moses Hoagland D-OH voted yes
Thomas Ross D-PA voted yes
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted yes
Frederick Perry Stanton D-TN voted yes
James Alexander Seddon D-VA voted yes
Thomas Henry Bayly D-VA voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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