On concurring in the amendment adopted in comm. Of the whole to S. 101, which amendment eliminates the appropriation of $50,000 for the enforcement of this act.

On Jan 23, 1851, the Senate voted 29–26 (S 101). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 6–24, Others 23–2. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 29
No: 26
Did not vote: 15
Date: Jan 23, 1851

By party

Democrats6 yes · 24 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others23 yes · 2 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted yes
James Shields D-IL voted yes
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted yes
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted yes
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted yes
Daniel Sturgeon D-PA voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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