To suspend the rules and consider a resolution to enable several states to lay tonnage duties on import vessels for the improvement of rivers and harbors. (p.7

On Mar 3, 1851, the House voted 89–89. Result: failed. By party: Others 17–79, Democrats 71–10, Independents 1–0. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 89
No: 89
Did not vote: 65
Date: Mar 3, 1851

By party

Others17 yes · 79 no · 27 didn’t vote
Democrats71 yes · 10 no · 38 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Kinsley Scott Bingham D-MI voted no
William Van Ness Bay D-MO voted no
George Washington Morrison D-NH voted no
Edson Baldwin Olds D-OH voted no
Joseph Cable D-OH voted no
David Kellogg Cartter D-OH voted no
John Robbins D-PA voted no
William Strong D-PA voted no
John Houston Savage D-TN voted no
Frederick Perry Stanton D-TN 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and consider a…: House Vote, Mar 3, 1851,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-569/to-suspend-the-rules-and-consider-a-resolution-to (accessed 2026-10-16).