To amend the bill S. 225, which amendment provides that nothing in this bill is to be construed as an authorization of slavery or the holding of persons as prop

On Jun 5, 1850, the Senate voted 25–30 (S 225). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–20, Others 15–10. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 25
No: 30
Did not vote: 15
Date: Jun 5, 1850

By party

Democrats10 yes · 20 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others15 yes · 10 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Shields D-IL voted yes
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted yes
James Whitcomb D-IN voted yes
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted yes
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted yes
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted yes
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted yes
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted yes
Henry Dodge D-WI voted yes
Isaac Pigeon Walker 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, “To amend the bill S. 225, which amendment…: Senate Vote, Jun 5, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-97/to-amend-the-bill-s-225-which-amendment-provides (accessed 2026-10-16).