To amend H.R. 244, which amendment converts land warrants into scrip, receivable in payment of lands subject to sale at private entry in ohio, ind., ill., mich.

On Sep 26, 1850, the Senate voted 17–24 (HR 244). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–11, Others 7–13. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 17
No: 24
Did not vote: 29
Date: Sep 26, 1850

By party

Democrats10 yes · 11 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 13 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Levy Yulee D-FL voted yes
James Shields D-IL voted yes
Pierre Soulé D-LA voted yes
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted yes
Lewis Cass D-MI voted yes
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted yes
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted yes
Robert Woodward Barnwell D-SC voted yes
James Murray Mason D-VA voted yes
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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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