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House roll call 521 · 31st Congress · Feb 19, 1851

To table H. R. 472, a bill to authorize the establishment of a line of mail steamers between california and china, and for other purposes.

On Feb 19, 1851, the House voted 68–91 (HR 472). Result: failed. By party: Others 25–56, Democrats 43–34, Independents 0–1. 34 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
68
No
91
Did not vote
84
Date
Feb 19, 1851

By party

  • Others25 yes · 56 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Democrats43 yes · 34 no · 42 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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