To amend the bill H.R. 474, which amendment proposes that an officer in charge of gunnery at the washington navy yard shall receive the salary of a commander.

On Mar 3, 1851, the Senate voted 16–25 (HR 474). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–8, Others 3–17. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 16
No: 25
Did not vote: 29
Date: Mar 3, 1851

By party

Democrats13 yes · 8 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 17 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Solon Borland D-AR voted no
William King Sebastian D-AR voted no
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted no
James Shields D-IL voted no
Henry Stuart Foote D-MS voted no
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted no
Samuel Houston D-TX voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA 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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