To postpone intervening orders and proceed to the consideration of S. 347, directed against the enticement of slaves to abscond or affording assistance to them

On Sep 19, 1850, the Senate voted 20–27 (S 347). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–14, Others 8–13. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 20
No: 27
Did not vote: 23
Date: Sep 19, 1850

By party

Democrats12 yes · 14 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 13 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted yes
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted yes
Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted yes
Pierre Soulé D-LA voted yes
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted yes
Henry Stuart Foote D-MS voted yes
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted yes
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted yes
Robert Woodward Barnwell D-SC voted yes
Hopkins Lacy Turney D-TN voted yes
James Murray Mason D-VA voted yes
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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 postpone intervening orders and proceed…: Senate Vote, Sep 19, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-295/to-postpone-intervening-orders-and-proceed-to-the-consideration (accessed 2026-10-17).