To amend H. R. 462 (3/3/1851) army appropriations for fiscal 1852, by striking a provision of $25,000 for continuing a survey of the northern and northwestern l

On Feb 27, 1851, the House voted 60–86 (HR 462). Result: failed. By party: Others 6–69, Democrats 54–17. 17 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 60
No: 86
Did not vote: 97
Date: Feb 27, 1851

By party

Others6 yes · 69 no · 48 didn’t vote
Democrats54 yes · 17 no · 48 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Chauncey Fitch Cleveland D-CT voted no
William Harrison Bissell D-IL voted no
Thomas Langrell Harris D-IL voted no
Cyrus Livingston Dunham D-IN voted no
Joseph Ewing Mcdonald D-IN voted no
Graham Newell Fitch D-IN voted no
Richard Henry Stanton D-KY voted no
Kinsley Scott Bingham D-MI voted no
Jonathan David Morris D-OH voted no
Charles Sweetser D-OH voted no
William Augustus Whittlesey D-OH voted no
Joseph Cable D-OH voted no
David Kellogg Cartter D-OH voted no
Joel Buchanan Danner D-PA voted no
James Thompson D-PA voted no
Frederick Perry Stanton D-TN 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 amend H. R. 462 (3/3/1851) army…: House Vote, Feb 27, 1851,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-537/to-amend-h-r-462-3-3-1851-army (accessed 2026-10-17).