To table a resolution providing that linn boyd, the senior member of the house, should be declared speaker pro tempore, and upon his assuming the chair, the hou

On Dec 19, 1849, the House voted 116–103. Result: passed. By party: Others 113–2, Democrats 3–101. 3 members voted against their own party.

During the 31st Congress (1849–1850), Zachary Taylor was president.

Yes: 116
No: 103
Did not vote: 24
Date: Dec 19, 1849

By party

Others113 yes · 2 no · 8 didn’t vote
Democrats3 yes · 101 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Wilmot D-PA voted yes
William Ferguson Colcock D-SC voted yes
Lucius Benedict Peck D-VT voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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