To amend the bill, H.R. 462, making appropriations for the support of the army for the fiscal year ending june 30, 1852, by granting thirty thousand dollars for

On Mar 3, 1851, the Senate voted 19–24 (HR 462). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–16, Others 8–8. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 19
No: 24
Did not vote: 27
Date: Mar 3, 1851

By party

Democrats11 yes · 16 no · 13 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 8 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Solon Borland D-AR voted yes
William King Sebastian D-AR voted yes
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted yes
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted yes
Pierre Soulé D-LA voted yes
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted yes
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted yes
Henry Stuart Foote D-MS voted yes
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted yes
Daniel Stevens Dickinson D-NY voted yes
Samuel Houston D-TX 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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