To amend H.R. 348, which amendment proposes that appropriations under this act be taken from the surplus of the treasury after all other expenditures allowed by

On Mar 3, 1851, the Senate voted 27–29 (HR 348). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 23–9, Others 4–20. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 27
No: 29
Did not vote: 14
Date: Mar 3, 1851

By party

Democrats23 yes · 9 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 20 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Solon Borland D-AR voted no
William King Sebastian D-AR voted no
Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted no
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted no
James Shields D-IL voted no
Robert Rantoul Jr. D-MA voted no
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted no
Lewis Cass D-MI voted no
Henry Dodge 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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