To table the petition praying for the abolition of slavery in the district of columbia. (p. 164-1)

On Jan 16, 1850, the Senate voted 32–19. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 24–6, Others 8–13. 6 members voted against their own party.

During the 31st Congress (1849–1850), Zachary Taylor was president.

Yes: 32
No: 19
Did not vote: 19
Date: Jan 16, 1850

By party

Democrats24 yes · 6 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 13 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Shields D-IL voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH 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 table the petition praying for the…: Senate Vote, Jan 16, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-19/to-table-the-petition-praying-for-the-abolition-of (accessed 2026-10-17).