To dispense with the reading of the report regarding H.R. 348 which report sets forth the mode of deepening the mouth of the mississippi river.

On Mar 3, 1851, the Senate voted 22–23 (HR 348). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–19, Others 17–4. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 22
No: 23
Did not vote: 25
Date: Mar 3, 1851

By party

Democrats5 yes · 19 no · 16 didn’t vote
Others17 yes · 4 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted yes
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted yes
Robert Rantoul Jr. D-MA voted yes
Henry Dodge D-WI 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 dispense with the reading of the report…: Senate Vote, Mar 3, 1851,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-477/to-dispense-with-the-reading-of-the-report-regarding (accessed 2026-10-17).