To amend the bill, S. 307 which amendment proposes the following changes, in the boundaries of texas, on the north, the beginning at point at which meridian of

On Aug 8, 1850, the Senate voted 21–28 (S 307). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–21, Others 16–7. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 21
No: 28
Did not vote: 21
Date: Aug 8, 1850

By party

Democrats5 yes · 21 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others16 yes · 7 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Shields D-IL voted yes
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted yes
James Ware Bradbury D-ME 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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