To amend in the nature of a substitute the amendment to the bill, S. 23 which amendment to amendment vests certain commissioners with the same powers as a magis

On Aug 23, 1850, the Senate voted 14–22 (S 23). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–17, Others 9–5. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 14
No: 22
Did not vote: 34
Date: Aug 23, 1850

By party

Democrats5 yes · 17 no · 18 didn’t vote
Others9 yes · 5 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Shields D-IL voted yes
James Ware Bradbury D-ME 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend in the nature of a substitute the…: Senate Vote, Aug 23, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-244/to-amend-in-the-nature-of-a-substitute-the (accessed 2026-10-17).