To amend the bill, S. 225 which amendment repeals all laws in utah and new mexico denying the rights of citizens as guaranteed by the constitution or laws of TH

On Jun 19, 1850, the Senate voted 18–30 (S 225). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–13, Others 5–17. 13 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 18
No: 30
Did not vote: 22
Date: Jun 19, 1850

By party

Democrats13 yes · 13 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 17 no · 8 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
James Whitcomb D-IN voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted no
Lewis Cass D-MI voted no
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH 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 the bill, S. 225 which amendment…: Senate Vote, Jun 19, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-125/to-amend-the-bill-s-225-which-amendment-repeals (accessed 2026-10-16).