On agreeing in comm. Of the whole, to the amendment to the bill S. 315 (sept. 28, 1850) establishing collection districts in the state of california and providi

On Sep 25, 1850, the Senate voted 24–27 (S 315). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–20, Others 15–7. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 24
No: 27
Did not vote: 19
Date: Sep 25, 1850

By party

Democrats9 yes · 20 no · 11 didn’t vote
Others15 yes · 7 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted yes
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted yes
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted yes
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted yes
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted yes
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted yes
Hopkins Lacy Turney D-TN voted yes
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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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