To amend S. J. RES. 3 (9 stat. 56/, app. 2/12/1850), authorizing the purchase of washington's farewell address, by limiting the price which may be paid for the

On Feb 6, 1850, the House voted 65–94 (SJR 3). Result: failed. By party: Others 5–76, Democrats 60–18. 18 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 65
No: 94
Did not vote: 84
Date: Feb 6, 1850

By party

Others5 yes · 76 no · 42 didn’t vote
Democrats60 yes · 18 no · 41 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Samuel Williams Inge D-AL voted no
Hugh Anderson Haralson D-GA voted no
Richard Henry Stanton D-KY voted no
Robert Milligan Mclane D-MD voted no
Alexander Woodruff Buel D-MI voted no
Charles Hazen Peaslee D-NH voted no
Harry Hibbard D-NH voted no
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted no
William Ferguson Colcock D-SC voted no
Andrew Ewing D-TN voted no
Volney Erskine Howard D-TX voted no
John Singleton Millson D-VA voted no
Richard Kidder Meade D-VA voted no
James Alexander Seddon D-VA voted no
Thomas Henry Bayly D-VA voted no
Alexander Richmond Holladay D-VA 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. J. RES. 3 (9 stat. 56/, app…: House Vote, Feb 6, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-64/to-amend-s-j-res-3-9-stat-56 (accessed 2026-10-16).