To table the motion requiring thomas h. Benton (mo.), to show cause why he be permitted to introduce the bill of which he has given notice, and that every other

On Feb 14, 1851, the Senate voted 16–32. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–26, Others 11–6. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 16
No: 32
Did not vote: 22
Date: Feb 14, 1851

By party

Democrats5 yes · 26 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 6 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted yes
Solon Borland D-AR voted yes
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted yes
Henry Stuart Foote D-MS voted yes
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC 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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