To table a motion to print the resolution adopted by the Senate and house of the state of vermont to resist by constitutional means the extension of slavery and

On Jan 8, 1850, the Senate voted 11–46. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–23, Others 3–23. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 11
No: 46
Did not vote: 13
Date: Jan 8, 1850

By party

Democrats8 yes · 23 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 23 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Levy Yulee D-FL voted yes
Pierre Soulé D-LA voted yes
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted yes
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted yes
John Caldwell Calhoun D-SC voted yes
Hopkins Lacy Turney D-TN voted yes
Samuel Houston D-TX voted yes
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX 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 a motion to print the resolution…: Senate Vote, Jan 8, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-14/to-table-a-motion-to-print-the-resolution-adopted (accessed 2026-10-16).