To amend S. 307, which amendment reduces the payment by the U.S. To texas, from 10 millions to six millions of dollars. (p. 1555-2)

On Aug 9, 1850, the Senate voted 20–26 (S 307). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–17, Others 12–9. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 20
No: 26
Did not vote: 24
Date: Aug 9, 1850

By party

Democrats8 yes · 17 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others12 yes · 9 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Whitcomb D-IN voted yes
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted yes
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted yes
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted yes
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted yes
Hopkins Lacy Turney D-TN 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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