To amend in the nature of a substitute, the bill, S. 169 (sept. 9, 1850, 9 stat. L. 452), admitting california into the union by establishing there a provisiona

On Aug 10, 1850, the Senate voted 12–35 (S 169). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–16, Others 3–19. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 12
No: 35
Did not vote: 23
Date: Aug 10, 1850

By party

Democrats9 yes · 16 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 19 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jeremiah Clemens D-AL voted yes
William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted yes
William King Sebastian D-AR voted yes
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted yes
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted yes
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted yes
Hopkins Lacy Turney D-TN voted yes
James Murray Mason D-VA voted yes
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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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