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Senate roll call 173 · 31st Congress · Jul 31, 1850

To amend S. 225, by defining the boundaries of utah as: on the north, the southern boundary of oregon; on the east, the rio grande river, and a line due north f

On Jul 31, 1850, the Senate voted 22–34 (S 225). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–15, Others 6–19. 15 members voted against their own party.

During the 31st Congress (1849–1850), Millard Fillmore was president.

Yes
22
No
34
Did not vote
14
Date
Jul 31, 1850

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 15 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 19 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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