To amend the bill, H.R. 334, which amendment pays $2000 for mileage to the senator-elect from new mexico, who appeared for the purpose of taking his seat in the

On Sep 23, 1850, the Senate voted 23–24 (HR 334). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–21, Others 16–3. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 23
No: 24
Did not vote: 23
Date: Sep 23, 1850

By party

Democrats7 yes · 21 no · 12 didn’t vote
Others16 yes · 3 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted yes
Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted yes
James Shields D-IL voted yes
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted yes
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted yes
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted yes
Henry Dodge 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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