To amend S. 307, which amendment proposes that all vacant and unappropriated public lands within the limits of texas, be released to the U.S. (p. 1552-1)

On Aug 8, 1850, the Senate voted 17–31 (S 307). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–21, Others 11–10. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 17
No: 31
Did not vote: 22
Date: Aug 8, 1850

By party

Democrats6 yes · 21 no · 13 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 10 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted yes
Hannibal Hamlin 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. 307, which amendment proposes…: Senate Vote, Aug 8, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-210/to-amend-s-307-which-amendment-proposes-that-all (accessed 2026-10-16).