To table the resolution submitted by the select comm., affirming that the election of james shields to be a senator of the U.S. Was void, he not being a citizen

On Mar 14, 1849, the Senate voted 15–34. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–12, Others 1–22. 12 members voted against their own party.

During the 31st Congress (1849–1850), Zachary Taylor was president.

Yes: 15
No: 34
Did not vote: 21
Date: Mar 14, 1849

By party

Democrats14 yes · 12 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 22 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Solon Borland D-AR voted no
James Whitcomb D-IN voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted no
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted no
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted no
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted no
John Caldwell Calhoun D-SC voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA voted no
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA voted no
Isaac Pigeon Walker 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table the resolution submitted by the…: Senate Vote, Mar 14, 1849,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-3/to-table-the-resolution-submitted-by-the-select-comm (accessed 2026-10-13).