To adjourn, in order to postpone action on S. 225. (p. 1481-3)

On Jul 31, 1850, the Senate voted 16–39. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–19, Others 5–20. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 16
No: 39
Did not vote: 15
Date: Jul 31, 1850

By party

Democrats11 yes · 19 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 20 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jeremiah Clemens D-AL voted yes
William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted yes
William King Sebastian D-AR voted yes
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted yes
Pierre Soulé D-LA voted yes
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted yes
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted yes
Daniel Sturgeon D-PA voted yes
Samuel Houston D-TX voted yes
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX voted yes
James Murray Mason D-VA 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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