To amend the bill H.R. 235 (sept. 28, 1850) making appropriations for the naval service of the U.S., for the fiscal year ending june 30, 1851, which amendment p

On Sep 28, 1850, the Senate voted 22–24 (HR 235). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–13, Others 11–11. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 22
No: 24
Did not vote: 24
Date: Sep 28, 1850

By party

Democrats11 yes · 13 no · 16 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 11 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted yes
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted yes
James Whitcomb D-IN voted yes
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted yes
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted yes
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted yes
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted yes
Robert Woodward Barnwell D-SC voted yes
James Murray Mason D-VA voted yes
Henry Dodge D-WI 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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