To amend the resolution for a committee of thirteen to take up all questions relating to slavery and endeavor to effect a compromise thereon, which amendment GI

On Apr 17, 1850, the Senate voted 29–21. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 21–9, Others 8–12. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 29
No: 21
Did not vote: 20
Date: Apr 17, 1850

By party

Democrats21 yes · 9 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 12 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Shields D-IL voted no
James Whitcomb D-IN voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted no
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted no
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted no
Isaac Pigeon Walker D-WI 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, “To amend the resolution for a committee of…: Senate Vote, Apr 17, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-56/to-amend-the-resolution-for-a-committee-of-thirteen (accessed 2026-10-17).