To table H.R. 144, (8-30-52), a bill to amend an act entit-led "to reduce and modify the rates of postage in the U.S., and for other purposes," passed march 3,

On Jul 12, 1852, the House voted 23–148 (HR 144). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–91, Others 18–57. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 23
No: 148
Did not vote: 68
Date: Jul 12, 1852

By party

Democrats5 yes · 91 no · 33 didn’t vote
Others18 yes · 57 no · 35 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Shepperd Ashe D-NC voted yes
Josiah Sutherland D-NY voted yes
Daniel Wallace D-SC voted yes
George Washington Jones D-TN voted yes
Thomas Henry Bayly D-VA 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 table H.R. 144, (8-30-52), a bill to…: House Vote, Jul 12, 1852,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-H-224/to-table-h-r-144-8-30-52-a (accessed 2026-10-17).