On ordering engrossment and 3rd reading of the bill, S. 4 (mar. 3, 1851) for the relief of the american colonization society, by reimbursing it for the care and

On Sep 11, 1850, the Senate voted 29–16 (S 4). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 10–15, Others 19–1. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 29
No: 16
Did not vote: 25
Date: Sep 11, 1850

By party

Democrats10 yes · 15 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others19 yes · 1 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted yes
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted yes
James Shields D-IL voted yes
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted yes
James Whitcomb D-IN voted yes
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted yes
Alpheus Felch D-MI 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, “On ordering engrossment and 3rd reading of…: Senate Vote, Sep 11, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-269/on-ordering-engrossment-and-3rd-reading-of-the-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).