To amend the bill, S. 225 by eliminating the section reserving 640 acres in every surveyed township in california, utah and new mexico, for school purposes. (p.

On Jun 19, 1850, the Senate voted 8–38 (S 225). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–23, Others 7–15. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 8
No: 38
Did not vote: 24
Date: Jun 19, 1850

By party

Democrats1 yes · 23 no · 16 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 15 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jefferson Davis D-MS 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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