On concurring in the amendment in comm. Of the whole to S. 225, which amendment forbids the enactment of any statute establishing or prohibiting african slavery

On Jul 15, 1850, the Senate voted 27–25 (S 225). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–9, Others 7–16. 9 members voted against their own party.

During the 31st Congress (1849–1850), Millard Fillmore was president.

Yes: 27
No: 25
Did not vote: 18
Date: Jul 15, 1850

By party

Democrats20 yes · 9 no · 11 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 16 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Whitcomb D-IN voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted no
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted no
Lewis Cass D-MI voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH 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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