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On Sep 9, 1850, the Senate voted 31–17. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–9, Others 11–8. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 31
No: 17
Did not vote: 22
Date: Sep 9, 1850

By party

Democrats20 yes · 9 no · 11 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 8 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted no
William King Sebastian D-AR voted no
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Pierre Soulé D-LA voted no
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted no
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted no
Robert Woodward Barnwell D-SC voted no
Hopkins Lacy Turney D-TN 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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Capitol Receipts, “On adoption of the resolution consenting to…: Senate Vote, Sep 9, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-256/on-adoption-of-the-resolution-consenting-to-the-ratification (accessed 2026-10-17).