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House roll call 491 · 31st Congress · Feb 5, 1851

To order a call of the house, during consideration of S. 24. (p.431-3)

On Feb 5, 1851, the House voted 71–106. Result: failed. By party: Others 36–52, Democrats 35–53, Independents 0–1. 35 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
71
No
106
Did not vote
66
Date
Feb 5, 1851

By party

  • Others36 yes · 52 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Democrats35 yes · 53 no · 31 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 order a call of the house, during…: House Vote, Feb 5, 1851,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-491/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-during-consideration (accessed 2026-10-17).

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