On adoption of the resolution that the reverend theobald nathew be permitted to sit within the bar of the Senate during his sojourn in washington.

On Dec 20, 1849, the Senate voted 33–18. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–13, Others 16–5. 13 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 33
No: 18
Did not vote: 19
Date: Dec 20, 1849

By party

Democrats17 yes · 13 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others16 yes · 5 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jeremiah Clemens D-AL voted no
Solon Borland D-AR voted no
William King Sebastian D-AR voted no
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted no
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted no
Henry Stuart Foote D-MS voted no
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted no
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted no
John Caldwell Calhoun D-SC voted no
Hopkins Lacy Turney D-TN voted no
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA voted no
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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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