To amend the S. 225, which amendment opposes in order to prevent legislation by any state on the subject of slavery and imparts force and application to the law

On Jun 5, 1850, the Senate voted 21–33 (S 225). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–21, Others 10–12. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 21
No: 33
Did not vote: 16
Date: Jun 5, 1850

By party

Democrats11 yes · 21 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 12 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted yes
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted yes
James Shields D-IL voted yes
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted yes
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted yes
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted yes
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted yes
Lewis Cass D-MI voted yes
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted yes
Daniel Stevens Dickinson D-NY voted yes
Daniel Sturgeon D-PA 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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