To amend S. 225, by proposing that upon compliance with certain conditions, california be admitted into the union on an equal footing with the other states and

On Jun 28, 1850, the Senate voted 19–36 (S 225). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–14, Others 3–22. 14 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 19
No: 36
Did not vote: 15
Date: Jun 28, 1850

By party

Democrats16 yes · 14 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 22 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

George Wallace Jones D-IA voted no
James Shields D-IL voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas 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 Stevens Dickinson D-NY 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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