To pass H. J. RES. 36. (p.750-1)

On Feb 28, 1851, the House voted 106–101 (HJR 36). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 80–24, Others 25–77, Independents 1–0. 24 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 106
No: 101
Did not vote: 36
Date: Feb 28, 1851

By party

Others25 yes · 77 no · 21 didn’t vote
Democrats80 yes · 24 no · 15 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Edward Gilbert D-CA voted no
Loren Pinckney Waldo D-CT voted no
Chauncey Fitch Cleveland D-CT voted no
John Wentworth D-IL voted no
Elbridge Gerry D-ME voted no
Charles Stetson D-ME voted no
Kinsley Scott Bingham D-MI voted no
Willard Preble Hall D-MO voted no
John Smith Phelps D-MO 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
Joseph Cable D-OH voted no
John Brisbin D-PA 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
Andrew Johnson D-TN 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 pass H. J. RES. 36. (p.750-1): House Vote, Feb 28, 1851,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-544/to-pass-h-j-res-36-p-750-1 (accessed 2026-10-17).