To amend the bill S. 22 (sept. 21, 1850) granting the right of way and making a donation of land to the state of illinois to aid in the construction of the illi

On Apr 30, 1850, the Senate voted 15–23 (S 22). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–16, Others 7–7. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 15
No: 23
Did not vote: 32
Date: Apr 30, 1850

By party

Democrats8 yes · 16 no · 16 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 7 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Levy Yulee D-FL voted yes
James Whitcomb D-IN voted yes
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted yes
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted yes
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted yes
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted yes
Hopkins Lacy Turney D-TN voted yes
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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 amend the bill S. 22 (sept. 21, 1850)…: Senate Vote, Apr 30, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-79/to-amend-the-bill-s-22-sept-21-1850 (accessed 2026-10-17).