To concur in amendment to S. 307 which amendment provides for surrender by texas of all demands based upon cessions to the U.S. (p. 1555-1)

On Aug 9, 1850, the Senate voted 28–22 (S 307). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 13–17, Others 15–5. 13 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 28
No: 22
Did not vote: 20
Date: Aug 9, 1850

By party

Democrats13 yes · 17 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others15 yes · 5 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted yes
James Shields D-IL voted yes
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted yes
James Whitcomb D-IN 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 Sturgeon D-PA 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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