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House roll call 553 · 31st Congress · Mar 1, 1851

To suspend the rules and consider a resolution that a committee of the house be appointed to investigate charges that the secretary of state did conspire with c

On Mar 1, 1851, the House voted 35–119. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 27–55, Others 8–63, Independents 0–1. 27 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
35
No
119
Did not vote
89
Date
Mar 1, 1851

By party

  • Others8 yes · 63 no · 52 didn’t vote
  • Democrats27 yes · 55 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

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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