To amend H.R. 154, which amendment appropriates $7,000 for the improvement of indiana avenue, in washington, to be expended under the control of the commissione

On Apr 16, 1850, the Senate voted 26–21 (HR 154). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 8–19, Others 18–2. 8 members voted against their own party.

During the 31st Congress (1849–1850), Zachary Taylor was president.

Yes: 26
No: 21
Did not vote: 23
Date: Apr 16, 1850

By party

Democrats8 yes · 19 no · 13 didn’t vote
Others18 yes · 2 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Shields D-IL voted yes
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted yes
Pierre Soulé D-LA voted yes
Henry Stuart Foote D-MS voted yes
Daniel Sturgeon D-PA voted yes
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted yes
James Murray Mason D-VA voted yes
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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 amend H.R. 154, which amendment…: Senate Vote, Apr 16, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-53/to-amend-h-r-154-which-amendment-appropriates-7 (accessed 2026-10-15).