To amend S. 225 (sept. 9, 1850, 9 stat. L. 452) admitting california into the union, establishing territorial governments in utah and new mexico and making prop

On Jun 6, 1850, the Senate voted 23–26 (S 225). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–16, Others 12–10. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 23
No: 26
Did not vote: 21
Date: Jun 6, 1850

By party

Democrats11 yes · 16 no · 13 didn’t vote
Others12 yes · 10 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jeremiah Clemens D-AL voted yes
William Rufus de Vane King D-AL 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
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted yes
Daniel Stevens Dickinson D-NY voted yes
Daniel Sturgeon D-PA voted yes
James Murray Mason D-VA voted yes
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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 (sept. 9, 1850, 9 stat. L…: Senate Vote, Jun 6, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-106/to-amend-s-225-sept-9-1850-9-stat (accessed 2026-10-17).