On consenting to the appointment of abbott lawrence to be envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of the U.S. At the court of the united kingdom of gre

On Jun 24, 1850, the Senate voted 34–5. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 15–5, Others 19–0. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 34
No: 5
Did not vote: 31
Date: Jun 24, 1850

By party

Democrats15 yes · 5 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others19 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jeremiah Clemens D-AL voted no
Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted no
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted no
Hopkins Lacy Turney D-TN voted no
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX 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, “On consenting to the appointment of abbott…: Senate Vote, Jun 24, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-130/on-consenting-to-the-appointment-of-abbott-lawrence-to (accessed 2026-10-17).