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House roll call 56 · 32nd Congress · Feb 16, 1852

To commit H.R. 205 to the committee of the whole on the state of the union.

On Feb 16, 1852, the House voted 78–97 (HR 205). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 24–73, Others 54–24. 24 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
78
No
97
Did not vote
64
Date
Feb 16, 1852

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 73 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Others54 yes · 24 no · 32 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 commit H.R. 205 to the committee of the…: House Vote, Feb 16, 1852,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-H-56/to-commit-h-r-205-to-the-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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