To amend the bill H.R. 334 which amendment appropriates $50,000, but the total cost not to exceed $75,000 for a fire proof custom house, independent treasury an

On Sep 23, 1850, the Senate voted 20–18 (HR 334). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 13–7, Others 7–11. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 20
No: 18
Did not vote: 32
Date: Sep 23, 1850

By party

Democrats13 yes · 7 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 11 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Levy Yulee D-FL voted no
James Whitcomb D-IN voted no
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted no
Henry Stuart Foote D-MS voted no
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted no
Samuel Houston D-TX voted no
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX 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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