To amend the bill, S. 225 by allowing texas to institute a suit against the U.S. In the supreme court for the purpose of settling the title to the disputed terr

On Jun 20, 1850, the Senate voted 16–24 (S 225). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–17, Others 13–7. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 16
No: 24
Did not vote: 30
Date: Jun 20, 1850

By party

Democrats3 yes · 17 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others13 yes · 7 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Hannibal Hamlin D-ME 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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