To table the resolution that the reverend theobald mathew be permitted to sit within the bar of the Senate during his sojourn in washington. (p. 58-3)

On Dec 20, 1849, the Senate voted 19–34. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–18, Others 7–16. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 19
No: 34
Did not vote: 17
Date: Dec 20, 1849

By party

Democrats12 yes · 18 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 16 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jeremiah Clemens D-AL voted yes
Solon Borland D-AR voted yes
William King Sebastian D-AR voted yes
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted yes
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted yes
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted yes
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted yes
John Caldwell Calhoun D-SC voted yes
Hopkins Lacy Turney D-TN voted yes
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX 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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