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On Jun 7, 1850, the Senate voted 17–37 (S 225). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–14, Others 2–23. 14 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 17
No: 37
Did not vote: 16
Date: Jun 7, 1850

By party

Democrats15 yes · 14 no · 11 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 23 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted no
George Wallace Jones 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
Lewis Cass D-MI voted no
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted no
Daniel Stevens Dickinson D-NY voted no
Daniel Sturgeon D-PA 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 S. 225, which amendment recognizes…: Senate Vote, Jun 7, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-110/to-amend-s-225-which-amendment-recognizes-and-acknowledges (accessed 2026-10-15).