On passage of the amended bill, S. 71, establishing a board of accounts to deal with claims against the government. (p. 973-1)

On May 9, 1850, the Senate voted 36–8 (S 71). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–6, Others 16–2. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 36
No: 8
Did not vote: 26
Date: May 9, 1850

By party

Democrats20 yes · 6 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others16 yes · 2 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Shields D-IL voted no
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted no
Henry Stuart Foote D-MS voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted no
Samuel Houston D-TX 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, “On passage of the amended bill, S. 71…: Senate Vote, May 9, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-85/on-passage-of-the-amended-bill-s-71-establishing (accessed 2026-10-17).