To refer H. R. 472, providing for steamers to carry mail between california and china, to the committee of the whole house. (p.615-1)

On Feb 20, 1851, the House voted 156–31 (HR 472). Result: passed. By party: Others 78–15, Democrats 78–15, Independents 0–1. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 156
No: 31
Did not vote: 56
Date: Feb 20, 1851

By party

Others78 yes · 15 no · 30 didn’t vote
Democrats78 yes · 15 no · 26 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Edward Gilbert D-CA voted no
Richard Henry Stanton D-KY voted no
Emile La Sére D-LA voted no
Alexander Gordon Penn D-LA voted no
Isaac Edward Morse D-LA voted no
Edward Hammond D-MD voted no
Frederick Perry Stanton D-TN voted no
John Singleton Millson D-VA voted no
Thomas Stanley Bocock D-VA voted no
Paulus Powell D-VA voted no
James Alexander Seddon D-VA voted no
Alexander Richmond Holladay D-VA voted no
James Mcdowell D-VA voted no
James Madison Hite Beale D-VA 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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Capitol Receipts, “To refer H. R. 472, providing for steamers…: House Vote, Feb 20, 1851,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-522/to-refer-h-r-472-providing-for-steamers-to (accessed 2026-10-17).