On ordering to third reading the resolution H.J.RES. 16 (may 2, 1850) giving the President power and authority to accept two vessels from henry grinnell, esq. T

On May 1, 1850, the Senate voted 28–16 (HJR 16). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 10–16, Others 18–0. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 28
No: 16
Did not vote: 26
Date: May 1, 1850

By party

Democrats10 yes · 16 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others18 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Levy Yulee D-FL voted yes
Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted yes
James Shields D-IL voted yes
James Whitcomb D-IN voted yes
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted yes
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted yes
Daniel Sturgeon D-PA voted yes
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted yes
Samuel Houston D-TX voted yes
Henry Dodge D-WI 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, “On ordering to third reading the resolution…: Senate Vote, May 1, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-80/on-ordering-to-third-reading-the-resolution-h-j (accessed 2026-10-14).