To table resolution that governments are instituted to maintain inalienable rights of life and liberty; that the duty of Congress is to secure enjoyment of said

On Feb 4, 1850, the House voted 103–90. Result: passed. By party: Others 33–68, Democrats 70–22. 22 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 103
No: 90
Did not vote: 50
Date: Feb 4, 1850

By party

Others33 yes · 68 no · 22 didn’t vote
Democrats70 yes · 22 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Loren Pinckney Waldo D-CT voted no
Chauncey Fitch Cleveland D-CT voted no
Joseph Ewing Mcdonald D-IN voted no
Andrew Jackson Harlan D-IN 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
Charles Hazen Peaslee D-NH voted no
Hiram Walden D-NY voted no
David Tiernan Disney D-OH voted no
Emery Davis Potter D-OH voted no
Amos Eastman Wood D-OH voted no
Jonathan David Morris D-OH voted no
Edson Baldwin Olds D-OH voted no
Charles Sweetser D-OH voted no
Joseph Cable D-OH voted no
David Kellogg Cartter D-OH voted no
David Wilmot D-PA voted no
James Thompson D-PA voted no
Lucius Benedict Peck D-VT 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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