To amend S. 225 by eliminating from section 10 the words, "establishing or prohibiting african slavery" thereby leaving the question open to Congress for determ

On Jul 31, 1850, the Senate voted 32–20 (S 225). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 12–15, Others 20–5. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 32
No: 20
Did not vote: 18
Date: Jul 31, 1850

By party

Democrats12 yes · 15 no · 13 didn’t vote
Others20 yes · 5 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted yes
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted yes
James Shields D-IL voted yes
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted yes
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted yes
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted yes
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted yes
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted yes
Lewis Cass D-MI voted yes
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted yes
Daniel Stevens Dickinson D-NY voted yes
Daniel Sturgeon D-PA 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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