To proceed to consideration of H.J. RES. 29, regarding the act of sept. 28, 1850, granting bounty land to certain officers and soldiers who had been engaged in

On Feb 28, 1851, the Senate voted 29–14 (HJR 29). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–9, Others 11–5. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 29
No: 14
Did not vote: 27
Date: Feb 28, 1851

By party

Democrats18 yes · 9 no · 13 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 5 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted no
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted no
Pierre Soulé D-LA voted no
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted no
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted no
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted no
Henry Dodge D-WI 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 proceed to consideration of H.J. RES. 29…: Senate Vote, Feb 28…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-431/to-proceed-to-consideration-of-h-j-res-29 (accessed 2026-10-17).