To adjourn, in order to end debate on S. 225. (p. 867-3)

On Jun 13, 1850, the Senate voted 30–23. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 12–17, Others 18–6. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 30
No: 23
Did not vote: 17
Date: Jun 13, 1850

By party

Democrats12 yes · 17 no · 11 didn’t vote
Others18 yes · 6 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jeremiah Clemens D-AL voted yes
William King Sebastian D-AR voted yes
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted yes
James Shields D-IL voted yes
Pierre Soulé D-LA voted yes
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted yes
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted yes
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted yes
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted yes
Hopkins Lacy Turney D-TN 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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