To table the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill, S. 169, (sept. 9, 1850, 9 stat. L. 452), for the admission of california, into the union. (p. 770-

On Apr 18, 1850, the Senate voted 27–24 (S 169). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–10, Others 7–14. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 27
No: 24
Did not vote: 19
Date: Apr 18, 1850

By party

Democrats20 yes · 10 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 14 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted no
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted no
James Shields D-IL voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted no
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted no
Henry Dodge D-WI 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 table the motion to proceed to…: Senate Vote, Apr 18, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-57/to-table-the-motion-to-proceed-to-consideration-of (accessed 2026-10-16).