On ordering engrossment and third reading of H.J. RES. 29.

On Feb 28, 1851, the Senate voted 35–13 (HJR 29). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–9, Others 16–4. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 35
No: 13
Did not vote: 22
Date: Feb 28, 1851

By party

Democrats19 yes · 9 no · 12 didn’t vote
Others16 yes · 4 no · 10 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
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN 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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