To amend S. 225, which amendment changes the boundary of the western end of northern texas from the southern end of the jornado del muerto to el paso del norte.

On Jun 12, 1850, the Senate voted 24–26 (S 225). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–18, Others 16–8. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 24
No: 26
Did not vote: 20
Date: Jun 12, 1850

By party

Democrats8 yes · 18 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others16 yes · 8 no · 6 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
James Whitcomb D-IN voted yes
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO 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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