To postpone special orders and proceed to the consideration of the bill, S. 346, (mar. 3, 1852, 9 stat l. 631) ascertaining and settling private land claims in

On Dec 23, 1850, the Senate voted 27–16 (S 346). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 13–11, Others 14–5. 11 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 23, 1850

By party

Democrats13 yes · 11 no · 16 didn’t vote
Others14 yes · 5 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted no
Solon Borland D-AR voted no
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted no
James Whitcomb D-IN voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted no
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted no
Hopkins Lacy Turney D-TN voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA voted no
Isaac Pigeon Walker D-WI 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 postpone special orders and proceed to…: Senate Vote, Dec 23, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-364/to-postpone-special-orders-and-proceed-to-the-consideration (accessed 2026-10-17).