To table the motion to reconsider the vote, which referred to the comm. On the judiciary the petition of residents of maine, to repeal or modify the act for the

On Feb 17, 1851, the Senate voted 17–33. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–22, Others 11–11. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 17
No: 33
Did not vote: 20
Date: Feb 17, 1851

By party

Democrats6 yes · 22 no · 12 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 11 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted yes
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted yes
Alpheus Felch D-MI 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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