On agreeing to amendment, as amended in comm. Of the whole, to S. 225, which amended amendment extends the eastern boundary of texas to the red river. (p. 793-

On Jun 12, 1850, the Senate voted 16–31 (S 225). Result: failed. By party: Others 5–19, Democrats 11–12. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 16
No: 31
Did not vote: 23
Date: Jun 12, 1850

By party

Democrats11 yes · 12 no · 17 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 19 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jeremiah Clemens D-AL voted yes
William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted yes
James Shields D-IL voted yes
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted yes
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted yes
Henry Stuart Foote D-MS voted yes
Daniel Sturgeon D-PA voted yes
Samuel Houston D-TX voted yes
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX voted yes
James Murray Mason D-VA voted yes
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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, “On agreeing to amendment, as amended in…: Senate Vote, Jun 12, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-112/on-agreeing-to-amendment-as-amended-in-comm-of (accessed 2026-10-17).