To table the resolution relative to james shields.

On Mar 15, 1849, the Senate voted 16–32. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–12, Others 3–20. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 16
No: 32
Did not vote: 22
Date: Mar 15, 1849

By party

Democrats13 yes · 12 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 20 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Solon Borland D-AR 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
Daniel Stevens Dickinson D-NY voted no
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted no
John Caldwell Calhoun D-SC voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA voted no
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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 resolution relative to james…: Senate Vote, Mar 15, 1849,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-6/to-table-the-resolution-relative-to-james-shields (accessed 2026-10-16).