On consenting to the appointment of elisha whittlesey, to be comptroller of the treasury. (p. 109, 263, 270)

On Sep 30, 1850, the Senate voted 37–5. Result: passed. By party: Others 20–2, Democrats 17–3. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 37
No: 5
Did not vote: 28
Date: Sep 30, 1850

By party

Democrats17 yes · 3 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others20 yes · 2 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted no
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted no
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO 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 consenting to the appointment of elisha…: Senate Vote, Sep 30, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-356/on-consenting-to-the-appointment-of-elisha-whittlesey-to (accessed 2026-10-18).