To table S. 251 (app. 3/3/1851), an act to limit the liability of ship owners and for other purposes. (p.777,1)

On Mar 3, 1851, the House voted 80–103 (S 251). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 72–21, Others 8–81, Independents 0–1. 21 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 80
No: 103
Did not vote: 60
Date: Mar 3, 1851

By party

Others8 yes · 81 no · 34 didn’t vote
Democrats72 yes · 21 no · 26 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Williamson Robert Winfield Cobb D-AL voted no
Shepherd Leffler D-IA voted no
William Harrison Bissell D-IL voted no
John Wentworth D-IL voted no
Robert Milligan Mclane D-MD voted no
Elbridge Gerry D-ME voted no
Nathaniel Swett Littlefield D-ME voted no
Cullen Sawtelle D-ME voted no
Charles Stetson D-ME voted no
Thomas James Duncan Fuller D-ME voted no
James Butler Bowlin D-MO voted no
Hiram Walden D-NY voted no
John Robbins D-PA voted no
William Strong D-PA voted no
John Brisbin D-PA voted no
Alfred Gilmore D-PA voted no
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted no
Andrew Ewing D-TN voted no
Frederick Perry Stanton D-TN voted no
Thomas Henry Bayly D-VA voted no
James Duane Doty D-WI 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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