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House roll call 557 · 31st Congress · Mar 3, 1851

To suspend the rules and consider S. J. RES. 49, conferring the rank of brevet LT. General on winfield scott. (p.778-1)

On Mar 3, 1851, the House voted 112–72 (SJR 49). Result: passed. By party: Others 86–8, Democrats 26–64. 26 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
112
No
72
Did not vote
59
Date
Mar 3, 1851

By party

  • Others86 yes · 8 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats26 yes · 64 no · 29 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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