To pass a resolution providing for the approintment of a special clerk for judges of the supreme court. (p.352-2)

On Feb 13, 1850, the House voted 90–73. Result: passed. By party: Others 67–15, Democrats 23–58. 23 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 90
No: 73
Did not vote: 80
Date: Feb 13, 1850

By party

Others67 yes · 15 no · 41 didn’t vote
Democrats23 yes · 58 no · 38 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Sampson Willis Harris D-AL voted yes
Samuel Williams Inge D-AL voted yes
Chauncey Fitch Cleveland D-CT voted yes
Marshall Johnson Wellborn D-GA voted yes
Hugh Anderson Haralson D-GA voted yes
William Harrison Bissell D-IL voted yes
Graham Newell Fitch D-IN voted yes
Edward Hammond D-MD voted yes
Charles Stetson D-ME voted yes
Thomas James Duncan Fuller D-ME voted yes
Alexander Woodruff Buel D-MI voted yes
James Butler Bowlin D-MO voted yes
John Smith Phelps D-MO voted yes
Harry Hibbard D-NH voted yes
William Augustus Whittlesey D-OH voted yes
James Thompson D-PA voted yes
Armistead Burt D-SC voted yes
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted yes
William Ferguson Colcock D-SC voted yes
Andrew Ewing D-TN voted yes
Thomas Henry Bayly D-VA voted yes
Lucius Benedict Peck D-VT voted yes
James Duane Doty D-WI 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass a resolution providing for the…: House Vote, Feb 13, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-72/to-pass-a-resolution-providing-for-the-approintment-of (accessed 2026-10-17).