To suspend rules and consider a resolution that there be paid out of the contingent fund of the house to the sergeant-at-arms, doorkeeper, and postmaster, such

On Aug 30, 1852, the House voted 100–43. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 55–24, Others 45–19. 24 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 100
No: 43
Did not vote: 96
Date: Aug 30, 1852

By party

Democrats55 yes · 24 no · 50 didn’t vote
Others45 yes · 19 no · 46 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

George Smith Houston D-AL voted no
Williamson Robert Winfield Cobb D-AL voted no
Richard Sheppard Molony D-IL voted no
John Calvin Mason D-KY voted no
William Thomas Hamilton D-MD voted no
Edward Hammond D-MD voted no
Willard Preble Hall D-MO voted no
John Reeves Jones Daniel D-NC voted no
Charles Skelton D-NJ voted no
Isaac Wildrick D-NJ voted no
John Gelston Floyd D-NY voted no
Preston King D-NY voted no
Willard Ives D-NY voted no
Timothy Jenkins D-NY voted no
Daniel Terryll Jones D-NY voted no
Alfred Peck Edgerton D-OH voted no
Thomas Ross D-PA voted no
Andrew Johnson D-TN voted no
John Houston Savage D-TN voted no
George Washington Jones D-TN voted no
Isham Green Harris D-TN voted no
John Letcher D-VA voted no
Fayette Mcmullen D-VA voted no
James Madison Hite Beale D-VA 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, Aug 30, 1852,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-H-335/to-suspend-rules-and-consider-a-resolution-that-there (accessed 2026-10-15).