To proceed to the consideration of the resolution changing the hours of daily meeting. (p. 1139-3)

On Jun 6, 1850, the Senate voted 30–19. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–7, Others 11–12. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 30
No: 19
Did not vote: 21
Date: Jun 6, 1850

By party

Democrats19 yes · 7 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 12 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jeremiah Clemens D-AL voted no
Solon Borland D-AR voted no
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted no
Pierre Soulé D-LA voted no
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted no
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted no
Jefferson Davis D-MS 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 proceed to the consideration of the…: Senate Vote, Jun 6, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-103/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-the-resolution-changing (accessed 2026-10-17).