To table the resolution calling upon the President of the U.S. For certain information relative to the appointment of a civil or military governor of california

On Jan 7, 1850, the Senate voted 29–29. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–22, Others 19–7. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 29
No: 29
Did not vote: 12
Date: Jan 7, 1850

By party

Democrats10 yes · 22 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others19 yes · 7 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

George Wallace Jones D-IA voted yes
James Shields D-IL voted yes
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted yes
James Whitcomb D-IN voted yes
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted yes
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted yes
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted yes
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted yes
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table the resolution calling upon the…: Senate Vote, Jan 7, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-13/to-table-the-resolution-calling-upon-the-president-of (accessed 2026-10-16).