To suspend the rules and make a special order of business of H. R. 432, a bill granting land to certain officers and soldiers who have been engaged in the milit

On Jan 20, 1851, the House voted 154–31 (HR 432). Result: passed. By party: Others 75–20, Democrats 79–11. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 154
No: 31
Did not vote: 58
Date: Jan 20, 1851

By party

Others75 yes · 20 no · 28 didn’t vote
Democrats79 yes · 11 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Marshall Johnson Wellborn D-GA voted no
Cullen Sawtelle D-ME voted no
Charles Stetson D-ME voted no
John Reeves Jones Daniel D-NC voted no
Harry Hibbard D-NH voted no
David Kellogg Cartter D-OH voted no
Joseph Addison Woodward D-SC voted no
Armistead Burt D-SC voted no
William Ferguson Colcock D-SC voted no
John Houston Savage D-TN voted no
James Madison Hite Beale 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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