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House roll call 17 · 32nd Congress · Dec 23, 1851

To refer to the committee on the judiciary H.J.RES. 1, explanatory of an act of 1850, granting bounty land to certain officers and soldiers of the U.S., and to

On Dec 23, 1851, the House voted 82–81 (HJR 1). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 38–52, Others 44–29. 38 members voted against their own party.

During the 32nd Congress (1851–1852), Millard Fillmore was president.

Yes
82
No
81
Did not vote
76
Date
Dec 23, 1851

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 52 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Others44 yes · 29 no · 37 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 refer to the committee on the judiciary…: House Vote, Dec 23, 1851,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-H-17/to-refer-to-the-committee-on-the-judiciary-h (accessed 2026-10-17).

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