To amend the bill S. 225, which amendment forbids interference with the primary disposal of the soil or with the establishment or prohibition of slavery. (p. 1

On Jun 5, 1850, the Senate voted 30–27 (S 225). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–13, Others 11–14. 13 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 30
No: 27
Did not vote: 13
Date: Jun 5, 1850

By party

Democrats19 yes · 13 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 14 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted no
James Shields D-IL voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
James Whitcomb D-IN voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted no
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted no
Lewis Cass D-MI voted no
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted no
Henry Dodge D-WI voted no
Isaac Pigeon Walker D-WI 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, “To amend the bill S. 225, which amendment…: Senate Vote, Jun 5, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-100/to-amend-the-bill-s-225-which-amendment-forbids (accessed 2026-10-16).