To table a resolution to close debate on H. R. 348, the rivers and appropriations bill. (p.535-2,3)

On Feb 14, 1851, the House voted 70–114 (HR 348). Result: failed. By party: Others 9–86, Democrats 61–27, Independents 0–1. 27 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 70
No: 114
Did not vote: 59
Date: Feb 14, 1851

By party

Others9 yes · 86 no · 28 didn’t vote
Democrats61 yes · 27 no · 31 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Robert Ward Johnson D-AR voted no
Edward Gilbert D-CA voted no
Loren Pinckney Waldo D-CT voted no
Shepherd Leffler D-IA voted no
John Wentworth D-IL voted no
William Alexander Richardson D-IL voted no
Graham Newell Fitch D-IN voted no
Andrew Jackson Harlan D-IN voted no
Robert Milligan Mclane D-MD voted no
Cullen Sawtelle D-ME voted no
Charles Stetson D-ME voted no
Alexander Woodruff Buel D-MI voted no
Kinsley Scott Bingham D-MI voted no
James Butler Bowlin D-MO voted no
John Smith Phelps D-MO voted no
Emery Davis Potter D-OH voted no
Jonathan David Morris D-OH voted no
Edson Baldwin Olds D-OH voted no
William Augustus Whittlesey D-OH voted no
William Strong D-PA voted no
Job Mann D-PA voted no
James Thompson D-PA voted no
John Houston Savage D-TN voted no
Frederick Perry Stanton D-TN voted no
Thomas Henry Bayly D-VA voted no
Lucius Benedict Peck D-VT voted no
James Duane Doty D-WI 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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