To amend the bill S. 422, providing for the settlement of the accounts of public officers and others who may have received monies arising from military contribu

On Feb 25, 1851, the Senate voted 12–31 (S 422). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–12, Others 1–19. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 12
No: 31
Did not vote: 27
Date: Feb 25, 1851

By party

Democrats11 yes · 12 no · 17 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 19 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted yes
Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted yes
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted yes
Pierre Soulé D-LA voted yes
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted yes
Robert Rantoul Jr. D-MA voted yes
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted yes
Lewis Cass D-MI voted yes
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted yes
Daniel Stevens Dickinson D-NY voted yes
Henry Dodge 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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