To amend H.R. 388, (sept. 26, 1850) appropriating the sum of $3,360,000 for the payment of the installments and interest which fall due on may 30, 1851 under TH

On Sep 24, 1850, the Senate voted 11–34 (HR 388). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–17, Others 2–17. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 11
No: 34
Did not vote: 25
Date: Sep 24, 1850

By party

Democrats9 yes · 17 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 17 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted yes
William King Sebastian D-AR voted yes
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted yes
James Shields D-IL voted yes
Pierre Soulé D-LA voted yes
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted yes
Robert Woodward Barnwell D-SC voted yes
Hopkins Lacy Turney D-TN voted yes
Isaac Pigeon Walker 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 388, (sept. 26, 1850)…: Senate Vote, Sep 24, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-323/to-amend-h-r-388-sept-26-1850-appropriating (accessed 2026-10-17).