To table the resolution providing for the selection of a committee of thirteen to take up all questions relating to slavery, endeavoring to effect a compromise

On Apr 17, 1850, the Senate voted 24–28. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–20, Others 13–8. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 24
No: 28
Did not vote: 18
Date: Apr 17, 1850

By party

Democrats11 yes · 20 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others13 yes · 8 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted yes
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted yes
James Shields D-IL voted yes
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted yes
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted yes
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted yes
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted yes
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted yes
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted yes
Henry Dodge D-WI voted yes
Isaac Pigeon Walker D-WI 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 table the resolution providing for the…: Senate Vote, Apr 17, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-55/to-table-the-resolution-providing-for-the-selection-of (accessed 2026-10-15).