To amend S. 225, by eliminating "two" in second section, and inserting "one" thus entitling california upon admission to one representative instead of two. (p.

On Jun 20, 1850, the Senate voted 12–31 (S 225). Result: failed. By party: Others 4–18, Democrats 8–13. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 12
No: 31
Did not vote: 27
Date: Jun 20, 1850

By party

Democrats8 yes · 13 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 18 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted yes
William King Sebastian D-AR voted yes
Pierre Soulé D-LA voted yes
Henry Stuart Foote D-MS voted yes
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted yes
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX 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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