To table a resolution authorizing a translation and printing of the President's message in spanish and providing that 2,000 copies with the original be printed

On Dec 17, 1850, the Senate voted 27–16. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–8, Others 10–8. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 27
No: 16
Did not vote: 27
Date: Dec 17, 1850

By party

Democrats17 yes · 8 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 8 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jeremiah Clemens D-AL voted no
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
James Shields D-IL voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
James Whitcomb D-IN voted no
Lewis Cass D-MI voted no
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted no
Henry Stuart Foote D-MS 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, “To table a resolution authorizing a…: Senate Vote, Dec 17, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-362/to-table-a-resolution-authorizing-a-translation-and-printing (accessed 2026-10-14).