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Senate roll call 36 · 31st Congress · Mar 7, 1850

To adjourn, in order to end debate on the resolution relative to the question in controversy between the states of the union, arising out of the institution of

On Mar 7, 1850, the Senate voted 42–6. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–6, Others 23–0. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
42
No
6
Did not vote
22
Date
Mar 7, 1850

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 6 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Others23 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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