On ordering engrossment and third reading of the bill S. 399, authorizing the state of wis. To select the residue of the land to which that state is entitled UN

On Jan 10, 1851, the Senate voted 32–10 (S 399). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–4, Others 13–6. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 32
No: 10
Did not vote: 28
Date: Jan 10, 1851

By party

Democrats19 yes · 4 no · 17 didn’t vote
Others13 yes · 6 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jefferson Davis D-MS voted no
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA voted no
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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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