On adoption, of Senate resolution providing that james w. Schaumburg was entitled to the commission of captain in the first regiment of dragoons and that a copy

On Mar 1, 1850, the Senate voted 24–23. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–9, Others 7–14. 9 members voted against their own party.

During the 31st Congress (1849–1850), Zachary Taylor was president.

Yes: 24
No: 23
Did not vote: 23
Date: Mar 1, 1850

By party

Democrats17 yes · 9 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 14 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted no
Solon Borland D-AR voted no
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted no
James Shields D-IL voted no
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted no
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted no
Hopkins Lacy Turney D-TN voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA voted no
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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, “On adoption, of Senate resolution providing…: Senate Vote, Mar 1, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-34/on-adoption-of-senate-resolution-providing-that-james-w (accessed 2026-10-17).