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Senate roll call 259 · 31st Congress · Sep 9, 1850

On consenting to the appointment of john p. Gaines to be governor of the territory of oregon. (p. 98-169, 230)

On Sep 9, 1850, the Senate voted 40–2. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–2, Others 21–0. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
40
No
2
Did not vote
28
Date
Sep 9, 1850

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 2 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others21 yes · 0 no · 9 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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Capitol Receipts, “On consenting to the appointment of john p…: Senate Vote, Sep 9, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-259/on-consenting-to-the-appointment-of-john-p-gaines (accessed 2026-10-17).