To amend the bill H.R. 235, by eliminating an appropriation of $100,000 for the construction of a floating dry-dock on the coast of california. (p. 2064-3)

On Sep 28, 1850, the Senate voted 20–26 (HR 235). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–15, Others 7–11. 13 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 20
No: 26
Did not vote: 24
Date: Sep 28, 1850

By party

Democrats13 yes · 15 no · 12 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 11 no · 12 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
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted yes
Robert Woodward Barnwell D-SC voted yes
Hopkins Lacy Turney D-TN 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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