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House roll call 547 · 31st Congress · Feb 28, 1851

To suspend the rules and consider S. 349, an act making a grant of public land to the rural states of the union for the relief and support of indigent insane pe

On Feb 28, 1851, the House voted 105–50 (S 349). Result: passed. By party: Others 70–8, Democrats 35–42. 35 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
105
No
50
Did not vote
88
Date
Feb 28, 1851

By party

  • Others70 yes · 8 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Democrats35 yes · 42 no · 42 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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