On adoption, of the resolution providing that insofar as according to the constitution the present term of Congress does not expire until march 4, at 12 o'clock

On Mar 3, 1851, the Senate voted 27–11. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 11–10, Others 16–1. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 27
No: 11
Did not vote: 32
Date: Mar 3, 1851

By party

Democrats11 yes · 10 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others16 yes · 1 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jeremiah Clemens D-AL voted no
William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted no
Solon Borland D-AR voted no
William King Sebastian D-AR voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
Henry Stuart Foote D-MS voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted no
Samuel Houston D-TX 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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Capitol Receipts, “On adoption, of the resolution providing…: Senate Vote, Mar 3, 1851,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-485/on-adoption-of-the-resolution-providing-that-insofar-as (accessed 2026-10-17).