To amend S. 225 by proposing that the rights of the U.S. And texas to the territory in dispute shall remain as they were at the ratification of the treaty of gu

On Jul 25, 1850, the Senate voted 23–30 (S 225). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–23, Others 15–7. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 23
No: 30
Did not vote: 17
Date: Jul 25, 1850

By party

Democrats8 yes · 23 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others15 yes · 7 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Shields D-IL voted yes
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL 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
Henry Dodge D-WI 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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