To amend S. 346 which amendment proposes that where a patent is issued for land, it shall act only as a relinquishment by the U.S. Of its title to such land and

On Jan 29, 1851, the Senate voted 21–24 (S 346). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–12, Others 9–12. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 21
No: 24
Did not vote: 25
Date: Jan 29, 1851

By party

Democrats12 yes · 12 no · 16 didn’t vote
Others9 yes · 12 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jeremiah Clemens D-AL voted no
William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted no
Solon Borland D-AR voted no
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted no
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted no
Henry Stuart Foote D-MS voted no
Daniel Sturgeon D-PA voted no
Robert Barnwell Rhett D-SC voted no
Hopkins Lacy Turney D-TN voted no
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX voted no
James Murray Mason 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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