To order a call of the house during debate on H. J. RES. 36, for the relief of thomas ritchie, the public printer. (p.748-2)

On Feb 28, 1851, the House voted 41–134. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–77, Others 30–56, Independents 0–1. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 41
No: 134
Did not vote: 68
Date: Feb 28, 1851

By party

Others30 yes · 56 no · 37 didn’t vote
Democrats11 yes · 77 no · 31 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Samuel Williams Inge D-AL voted yes
Franklin Welsh Bowdon D-AL voted yes
John Wentworth D-IL voted yes
Robert Milligan Mclane D-MD voted yes
Kinsley Scott Bingham D-MI voted yes
George Washington Morrison D-NH voted yes
Jonathan David Morris D-OH voted yes
Daniel Wallace D-SC voted yes
John Mcqueen D-SC voted yes
Armistead Burt D-SC voted yes
James Duane Doty D-WI 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 28, 1851,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-538/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-during-debate (accessed 2026-10-17).