On passage of the bill S. 349, granting public lands to several states for support of the indigent insane.

On Feb 12, 1851, the Senate voted 35–16 (S 349). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 10–16, Others 25–0. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 35
No: 16
Did not vote: 19
Date: Feb 12, 1851

By party

Democrats10 yes · 16 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others25 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Solon Borland D-AR voted yes
James Shields D-IL voted yes
Pierre Soulé D-LA voted yes
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted yes
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted yes
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted yes
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted yes
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted yes
Daniel Sturgeon D-PA voted yes
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX 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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