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House roll call 564 · 31st Congress · Mar 3, 1851

To suspend TH rules and consider immediately the resolution of MR. Boyd that the house take a recess for 7 hours. (p.784-2)

On Mar 3, 1851, the House voted 43–113. Result: failed. By party: Others 11–74, Democrats 32–39. 32 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
43
No
113
Did not vote
87
Date
Mar 3, 1851

By party

  • Others11 yes · 74 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Democrats32 yes · 39 no · 48 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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