To amend the bill S. 225, which amendment eliminates all reference to california. (p. 1483-1, 2)

On Jul 31, 1850, the Senate voted 34–25 (S 225). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 16–16, Others 18–9. 16 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 34
No: 25
Did not vote: 11
Date: Jul 31, 1850

By party

Democrats16 yes · 16 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others18 yes · 9 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted no
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted no
James Shields D-IL voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
James Whitcomb D-IN voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted no
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted no
Lewis Cass D-MI voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted no
Daniel Stevens Dickinson D-NY voted no
Daniel Sturgeon D-PA voted no
Samuel Houston D-TX voted no
Henry Dodge D-WI voted no
Isaac Pigeon Walker D-WI voted no

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 the bill S. 225, which amendment…: Senate Vote, Jul 31, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-189/to-amend-the-bill-s-225-which-amendment-eliminates (accessed 2026-10-15).