To order main question on engrossment and third reading of H. J. RES. 36. (p.749-1)

On Feb 28, 1851, the House voted 118–81 (HJR 36). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 88–15, Others 30–66. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 118
No: 81
Did not vote: 44
Date: Feb 28, 1851

By party

Others30 yes · 66 no · 27 didn’t vote
Democrats88 yes · 15 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Chauncey Fitch Cleveland D-CT voted no
John Wentworth D-IL voted no
Kinsley Scott Bingham D-MI voted no
John Smith Phelps D-MO voted no
Winfield Scott Featherston D-MS voted no
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted no
Charles Hazen Peaslee D-NH voted no
George Washington Morrison D-NH voted no
Isaac Wildrick D-NJ voted no
Jonathan David Morris D-OH voted no
John Brisbin D-PA voted no
David Wilmot D-PA voted no
Joseph Addison Woodward D-SC voted no
John Mcqueen D-SC voted no
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC 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 order main question on engrossment and…: House Vote, Feb 28, 1851,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-540/to-order-main-question-on-engrossment-and-third-reading (accessed 2026-10-16).