To amend the bill, H.R. 244 (sept. 28, 1850, 9 stat. L. 520) granting bounty lands to certain officers and soldiers engaged in the military service of the U.S.,

On Sep 10, 1850, the Senate voted 15–31 (HR 244). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–13, Others 2–18. 13 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 15
No: 31
Did not vote: 24
Date: Sep 10, 1850

By party

Democrats13 yes · 13 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 18 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted no
Pierre Soulé D-LA voted no
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted no
Daniel Stevens Dickinson D-NY voted no
Daniel Sturgeon D-PA voted no
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted no
Robert Woodward Barnwell D-SC voted no
Hopkins Lacy Turney D-TN voted no
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA 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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