To table the resolution that certain petitions and remonstrances on the subject of slavery be referred to the select committee of thirteen appointed this day.

On Apr 19, 1850, the Senate voted 24–23. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–8, Others 6–15. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 24
No: 23
Did not vote: 23
Date: Apr 19, 1850

By party

Democrats18 yes · 8 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 15 no · 9 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
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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