To postpone previous orders and proceed to the consideration of the bill, H.R. 351, (mar. 3, 1851, 9 stat. L. 587) reducing and modifying rates of postage and a

On Feb 18, 1851, the Senate voted 25–20 (HR 351). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–7, Others 7–13. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 25
No: 20
Did not vote: 25
Date: Feb 18, 1851

By party

Democrats18 yes · 7 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 13 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jeremiah Clemens D-AL voted no
William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted no
Solon Borland D-AR voted no
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted no
James Whitcomb D-IN voted no
Hopkins Lacy Turney D-TN voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA 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 previous orders and proceed to…: Senate Vote, Feb 18, 1851,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-413/to-postpone-previous-orders-and-proceed-to-the-consideration (accessed 2026-10-15).