On adoption of the resolution as modified, which provides for the printing of 10,000 copies of the opinion of the justices of the supreme court in the cases of

On Mar 20, 1849, the Senate voted 22–17. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 14–7, Others 8–10. 7 members voted against their own party.

During the 31st Congress (1849–1850), Zachary Taylor was president.

Yes: 22
No: 17
Did not vote: 31
Date: Mar 20, 1849

By party

Democrats14 yes · 7 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 10 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted no
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted no
James Whitcomb D-IN voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted no
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted no
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “On adoption of the resolution as modified…: Senate Vote, Mar 20, 1849,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-10/on-adoption-of-the-resolution-as-modified-which-provides (accessed 2026-10-17).