To amend the bill H.R. 334 which amendment reimburses the present contractor ten per cent on work performed for any loss sustained as a result of printing done

On Sep 23, 1850, the Senate voted 36–15 (HR 334). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–7, Others 13–8. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 36
No: 15
Did not vote: 19
Date: Sep 23, 1850

By party

Democrats23 yes · 7 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others13 yes · 8 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted no
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted no
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted no
Robert Woodward Barnwell D-SC voted no
Hopkins Lacy Turney D-TN 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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