To amend the bill S. 225, which amendment proposes that nothing herein contained shall prevent territorial legislation for the protection of property, held in o

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

Democrats15 yes · 15 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 15 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted no
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted no
James Shields D-IL voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas 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
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted no
Lewis Cass D-MI voted no
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted no
Daniel Sturgeon D-PA 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the bill S. 225, which amendment…: Senate Vote, Jun 5, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-98/to-amend-the-bill-s-225-which-amendment-proposes (accessed 2026-10-15).