To table the motion to reconsider the vote by which H. J. RES. 36, was order to be engrossed and read for the third time. (p.749-3)

On Feb 28, 1851, the House voted 113–93 (HJR 36). Result: passed. By party: Others 26–78, Democrats 86–15, Independents 1–0. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 113
No: 93
Did not vote: 37
Date: Feb 28, 1851

By party

Others26 yes · 78 no · 19 didn’t vote
Democrats86 yes · 15 no · 18 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Chauncey Fitch Cleveland D-CT voted no
Elbridge Gerry D-ME voted no
Charles Stetson D-ME voted no
Kinsley Scott Bingham D-MI voted no
John Smith Phelps D-MO voted no
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted no
Jonathan David Morris D-OH voted no
Joseph Cable D-OH voted no
David Wilmot D-PA voted no
Daniel Wallace D-SC voted no
James Lawrence Orr D-SC voted no
Joseph Addison Woodward D-SC voted no
John Mcqueen D-SC voted no
Armistead Burt D-SC voted no
William Ferguson Colcock 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 table the motion to reconsider the vote…: House Vote, Feb 28, 1851,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-542/to-table-the-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-by (accessed 2026-10-17).