To amend an amendment to bill H.R. 348, which amendment to amendment provides that the appropriations for the support of the army and navy be excepted from the

On Mar 3, 1851, the Senate voted 4–51 (HR 348). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–29, Others 2–22. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 4
No: 51
Did not vote: 15
Date: Mar 3, 1851

By party

Democrats2 yes · 29 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 22 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted yes
Isaac Pigeon Walker 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend an amendment to bill H.R. 348…: Senate Vote, Mar 3, 1851,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-466/to-amend-an-amendment-to-bill-h-r-348 (accessed 2026-10-17).