To order a call of the house, during debate on H. R. 459. (p.653-1)

On Feb 22, 1851, the House voted 50–86. Result: failed. By party: Others 40–32, Democrats 10–54. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 50
No: 86
Did not vote: 107
Date: Feb 22, 1851

By party

Others40 yes · 32 no · 51 didn’t vote
Democrats10 yes · 54 no · 55 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Joseph Webber Jackson D-GA voted yes
John Wentworth D-IL voted yes
Emile La Sére D-LA voted yes
Robert Milligan Mclane D-MD voted yes
Thomas James Duncan Fuller D-ME voted yes
Alexander Woodruff Buel D-MI voted yes
John Smith Phelps D-MO voted yes
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted yes
Volney Erskine Howard D-TX voted yes
Thomas Henry Bayly D-VA voted yes

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 debate…: House Vote, Feb 22, 1851,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-527/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-during-debate (accessed 2026-10-17).