To suspend rules and consider a resolution which states that the secretary of the interior be directed to inform the house whether any extra or temporary clerks

On Feb 4, 1850, the House voted 101–87. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 94–1, Others 7–86. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 101
No: 87
Did not vote: 55
Date: Feb 4, 1850

By party

Others7 yes · 86 no · 30 didn’t vote
Democrats94 yes · 1 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC 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 rules and consider a resolution…: House Vote, Feb 4, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-62/to-suspend-rules-and-consider-a-resolution-which-states (accessed 2026-10-15).