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House roll call 536 · 31st Congress · Feb 27, 1851

To suspend the rules and offer S. J. RES. 58 (3/3/1851), authorizing the President of the U.S. To employ one of the vessels in the mediterranean to receive and

On Feb 27, 1851, the House voted 91–50 (SJR 58). Result: passed. By party: Others 60–16, Democrats 31–34. 31 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
91
No
50
Did not vote
102
Date
Feb 27, 1851

By party

  • Others60 yes · 16 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Democrats31 yes · 34 no · 54 didn’t vote

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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