To table the resolution H.J.RES. 26, authorizing the President of the U.S., to cause suit to be brought against george w. Crawford, late SEC. Of war, to recover

On Sep 25, 1850, the Senate voted 27–25 (HJR 26). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–6, Others 4–19. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 27
No: 25
Did not vote: 18
Date: Sep 25, 1850

By party

Democrats23 yes · 6 no · 11 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 19 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted no
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted no
Robert Woodward Barnwell D-SC voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA voted no
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA voted no
Isaac Pigeon Walker D-WI 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table the resolution H.J.RES. 26…: Senate Vote, Sep 25, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-328/to-table-the-resolution-h-j-res-26-authorizing (accessed 2026-10-15).