To amend the bill H.R. 235, by eliminating the appropriation of $100,000 for the construction of a floating dry dock on the coast of calif., and a sectional flo

On Sep 28, 1850, the Senate voted 21–27 (HR 235). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–14, Others 10–13. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 21
No: 27
Did not vote: 22
Date: Sep 28, 1850

By party

Democrats11 yes · 14 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 13 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Levy Yulee D-FL voted yes
Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted yes
James Whitcomb D-IN 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
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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