On consenting to the appointment of john r. Bartlett to be commissioner to define the boundary line between the U.S. And the republic of mexico under the 5th ar

On Jun 15, 1850, the Senate voted 38–4. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–4, Others 21–0. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 38
No: 4
Did not vote: 28
Date: Jun 15, 1850

By party

Democrats17 yes · 4 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others21 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted no
James Whitcomb D-IN voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Hopkins Lacy Turney D-TN 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, “On consenting to the appointment of john r…: Senate Vote, Jun 15, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-117/on-consenting-to-the-appointment-of-john-r-bartlett (accessed 2026-10-17).