To amend S. 225 by limiting the provisions of this bill to the admission of california into the union. (p. 1481-3)

On Jul 31, 1850, the Senate voted 22–33 (S 225). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–24, Others 15–9. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 22
No: 33
Did not vote: 15
Date: Jul 31, 1850

By party

Democrats7 yes · 24 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others15 yes · 9 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Shields D-IL voted yes
James Whitcomb D-IN voted yes
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted yes
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted yes
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 225 by limiting the provisions…: Senate Vote, Jul 31, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-175/to-amend-s-225-by-limiting-the-provisions-of (accessed 2026-10-17).