To amend S. 346, which amendment to amendment eliminates the proviso that on payment of such reasonable costs as shall be allowed by the court and on such secur

On Jan 31, 1851, the Senate voted 13–21 (S 346). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–10, Others 6–11. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 13
No: 21
Did not vote: 36
Date: Jan 31, 1851

By party

Democrats7 yes · 10 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 11 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted yes
James Shields D-IL voted yes
Pierre Soulé D-LA voted yes
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted yes
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted yes
Henry Dodge D-WI voted yes
Isaac Pigeon Walker 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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