To amend S. 225, which amendment prohibits any legislation on the subject of slavery or excluding slavery altoghether. (p. 1135-2)

On Jun 5, 1850, the Senate voted 21–36 (S 225). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–23, Others 12–13. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 21
No: 36
Did not vote: 13
Date: Jun 5, 1850

By party

Democrats9 yes · 23 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others12 yes · 13 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Shields D-IL voted yes
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted yes
James Whitcomb D-IN voted yes
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted yes
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted yes
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted yes
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted yes
Henry Dodge D-WI voted yes
Isaac Pigeon Walker D-WI voted yes

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 S. 225, which amendment prohibits…: Senate Vote, Jun 5, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-101/to-amend-s-225-which-amendment-prohibits-any-legislation (accessed 2026-10-16).