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House roll call 488 · 31st Congress · Jan 30, 1851

To suspend the rules and go into committee of the whole for the purpose of considering S. 17. (p.380-2)

On Jan 30, 1851, the House voted 83–103 (S 17). Result: failed. By party: Others 50–44, Democrats 33–58, Independents 0–1. 33 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
83
No
103
Did not vote
57
Date
Jan 30, 1851

By party

  • Others50 yes · 44 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats33 yes · 58 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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 go into committee…: House Vote, Jan 30, 1851,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-488/to-suspend-the-rules-and-go-into-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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