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Senate roll call 240 · 31st Congress · Aug 23, 1850

To amend, in the nature of a substitute, the bill S. 293, extending to the people of texas and others the benefits of the act regulating intercourse with the in

On Aug 23, 1850, the Senate voted 27–14 (S 293). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–7, Others 9–7. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
27
No
14
Did not vote
29
Date
Aug 23, 1850

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 7 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 7 no · 14 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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