To amend the bill S. 225, which amendment forbids slavery and involuntary servitude except upon conviction of crime, in utah and new mexico. (p. 1134-2)

On Jun 5, 1850, the Senate voted 23–33 (S 225). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–21, Others 13–12. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 23
No: 33
Did not vote: 14
Date: Jun 5, 1850

By party

Democrats10 yes · 21 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others13 yes · 12 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-99/to-amend-the-bill-s-225-which-amendment-forbids (accessed 2026-10-15).