To amend, in the nature of a substitute, S. 76, by eliminating all after the enacting clause and inserting provisions for a salary schedule as compensation to t

On Apr 10, 1850, the Senate voted 11–33 (S 76). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–14, Others 3–19. 8 members voted against their own party.

During the 31st Congress (1849–1850), Zachary Taylor was president.

Yes: 11
No: 33
Did not vote: 26
Date: Apr 10, 1850

By party

Democrats8 yes · 14 no · 18 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 19 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted yes
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted yes
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted yes
Daniel Stevens Dickinson D-NY voted yes
Hopkins Lacy Turney D-TN voted yes
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX voted yes
James Murray Mason D-VA voted yes
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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, in the nature of a substitute, S…: Senate Vote, Apr 10, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-47/to-amend-in-the-nature-of-a-substitute-s (accessed 2026-10-17).