On ordering engrossment and 3rd reading of the bill, S. 283, for the relief of the orange and alexandria railroad co., by paying to the said railroad as assigne

On Aug 27, 1850, the Senate voted 28–22 (S 283). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–11, Others 10–11. 11 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 27, 1850

By party

Democrats18 yes · 11 no · 11 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 11 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Levy Yulee D-FL voted no
James Shields D-IL voted no
James Whitcomb D-IN voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted no
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted no
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted no
Daniel Stevens Dickinson D-NY voted no
Daniel Sturgeon D-PA voted no
Henry Dodge D-WI voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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