To amend S. 225, which amendment maintains mexican laws prohibiting slavery in full force and effect in said territory until altered or repealed by Congress. (

On Jun 6, 1850, the Senate voted 23–32 (S 225). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–22, Others 13–10. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 23
No: 32
Did not vote: 15
Date: Jun 6, 1850

By party

Democrats10 yes · 22 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others13 yes · 10 no · 7 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 S. 225, which amendment maintains…: Senate Vote, Jun 6, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-109/to-amend-s-225-which-amendment-maintains-mexican-laws (accessed 2026-10-17).