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House roll call 38 · 32nd Congress · Jan 19, 1852

To suspend rules and introduce a resolution that it is the right of each state to exclude negroes from its territory, and the exercise of this right affords no

On Jan 19, 1852, the House voted 78–87. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 48–42, Others 30–45. 42 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
78
No
87
Did not vote
74
Date
Jan 19, 1852

By party

  • Democrats48 yes · 42 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Others30 yes · 45 no · 35 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 suspend rules and introduce a resolution…: House Vote, Jan 19, 1852,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-H-38/to-suspend-rules-and-introduce-a-resolution-that-it (accessed 2026-10-15).

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