To table a resolution providing that a committee be appointed to consult, devise, and report the mode deemed by them most acceptable for a speedy organization.

On Dec 17, 1849, the House voted 111–110. Result: passed. By party: Others 13–100, Democrats 98–10. 10 members voted against their own party.

During the 31st Congress (1849–1850), Zachary Taylor was president.

Yes: 111
No: 110
Did not vote: 22
Date: Dec 17, 1849

By party

Others13 yes · 100 no · 10 didn’t vote
Democrats98 yes · 10 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Marshall Johnson Wellborn D-GA voted no
William Alexander Richardson D-IL voted no
Thomas Langrell Harris D-IL voted no
Cyrus Livingston Dunham D-IN voted no
John Calvin Mason D-KY voted no
Richard Henry Stanton D-KY voted no
Willard Preble Hall D-MO voted no
William Strong D-PA voted no
Richard Kidder Meade D-VA voted no
Thomas Henry Bayly 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table a resolution providing that a…: House Vote, Dec 17, 1849,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-5/to-table-a-resolution-providing-that-a-committee-be (accessed 2026-10-17).