To postpone consideration of the bill S. 76 (may 23, 1850, 9 stat. L. 428), providing for the seventh census in order to consider the resolution that the presid

On Mar 21, 1850, the Senate voted 23–19 (S 76). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–4, Others 6–15. 4 members voted against their own party.

During the 31st Congress (1849–1850), Zachary Taylor was president.

Yes: 23
No: 19
Did not vote: 28
Date: Mar 21, 1850

By party

Democrats17 yes · 4 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 15 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted no
James Whitcomb D-IN voted no
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted no
Isaac Pigeon Walker D-WI 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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Capitol Receipts, “To postpone consideration of the bill S. 76…: Senate Vote, Mar 21…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-41/to-postpone-consideration-of-the-bill-s-76-may (accessed 2026-10-17).