To table H. J. RES. 36, for the relief of thomas ritchie, the public printer. (p.749-1)

On Feb 28, 1851, the House voted 85–110 (HJR 36). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–81, Others 67–28, Independents 0–1. 18 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 85
No: 110
Did not vote: 48
Date: Feb 28, 1851

By party

Others67 yes · 28 no · 28 didn’t vote
Democrats18 yes · 81 no · 20 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Edward Gilbert D-CA voted yes
Chauncey Fitch Cleveland D-CT voted yes
John Wentworth D-IL voted yes
Charles Stetson D-ME voted yes
Kinsley Scott Bingham D-MI voted yes
John Smith Phelps D-MO voted yes
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted yes
Isaac Wildrick D-NJ voted yes
Jonathan David Morris D-OH voted yes
Joseph Cable D-OH voted yes
John Brisbin D-PA voted yes
David Wilmot D-PA voted yes
Daniel Wallace D-SC voted yes
James Lawrence Orr D-SC voted yes
Joseph Addison Woodward D-SC voted yes
John Mcqueen D-SC voted yes
Armistead Burt D-SC voted yes
William Ferguson Colcock D-SC 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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