To table the Senate resolution, nominating samuel g. Goodrich to be consul of the United States at paris, france, to take effect on the first day of april next.

On Mar 11, 1851, the Senate voted 18–17. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 15–6, Others 3–11. 6 members voted against their own party.

During the 32nd Congress (1851–1852), Millard Fillmore was president.

Yes: 18
No: 17
Did not vote: 38
Date: Mar 11, 1851

By party

Democrats15 yes · 6 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 11 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Shields D-IL voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
James Whitcomb D-IN voted no
Pierre Soulé D-LA voted no
Henry Stuart Foote D-MS 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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