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House roll call 466 · 31st Congress · Jan 13, 1851

To suspend the rules and introduce a resolution granting the use of the hall of Congress to asa whitney, to explain his project for the construction of a railro

On Jan 13, 1851, the House voted 129–54. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 59–35, Others 69–19, Independents 1–0. 35 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
129
No
54
Did not vote
60
Date
Jan 13, 1851

By party

  • Others69 yes · 19 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Democrats59 yes · 35 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and introduce a…: House Vote, Jan 13, 1851,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-466/to-suspend-the-rules-and-introduce-a-resolution-granting (accessed 2026-10-15).

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