To proceed to the consideration of the resolutions of feb. 28, 1850, relative to the adjustment of all questions in controversy between the states on the subjec

On Mar 12, 1850, the Senate voted 24–22. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 16–9, Others 8–13. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 24
No: 22
Did not vote: 24
Date: Mar 12, 1850

By party

Democrats16 yes · 9 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 13 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Levy Yulee D-FL voted no
James Shields D-IL voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted no
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted no
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted no
John Caldwell Calhoun D-SC voted no
Henry Dodge D-WI 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 proceed to the consideration of the…: Senate Vote, Mar 12, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-37/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-the-resolutions-of (accessed 2026-10-17).