On sustaining, the decision of the chair, made during consideration of the bill, H.R. 474 (mar. 3, 1851) making appropriations for the support of the navy for t

On Mar 3, 1851, the Senate voted 26–24 (HR 474). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–11, Others 9–13. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 26
No: 24
Did not vote: 20
Date: Mar 3, 1851

By party

Democrats17 yes · 11 no · 12 didn’t vote
Others9 yes · 13 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jeremiah Clemens D-AL voted no
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted no
James Shields D-IL voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted no
Robert Rantoul Jr. D-MA voted no
Henry Stuart Foote D-MS voted no
Daniel Stevens Dickinson D-NY voted no
Samuel Houston D-TX voted no
Thomas Jefferson Rusk 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 sustaining, the decision of the chair…: Senate Vote, Mar 3, 1851,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-497/on-sustaining-the-decision-of-the-chair-made-during (accessed 2026-10-17).