To amend S. 393, a bill aiding in the construction of a railroad from madison, right of way and land to the states of louisiana and mississippi, which amendment

On Jan 24, 1851, the Senate voted 37–19 (S 393). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 14–16, Others 23–3. 14 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 37
No: 19
Did not vote: 14
Date: Jan 24, 1851

By party

Democrats14 yes · 16 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others23 yes · 3 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jeremiah Clemens D-AL voted yes
William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted yes
Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted yes
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted yes
James Shields D-IL voted yes
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted yes
James Whitcomb D-IN voted yes
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted yes
Lewis Cass D-MI voted yes
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted yes
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted yes
Daniel Stevens Dickinson D-NY voted yes
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX voted yes
Henry Dodge D-WI 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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