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On Sep 14, 1850, the Senate voted 22–26 (S 226). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–12, Others 7–14. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 22
No: 26
Did not vote: 22
Date: Sep 14, 1850

By party

Democrats15 yes · 12 no · 13 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 14 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Charles Frémont D-CA voted no
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted no
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted no
James Shields D-IL voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted no
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted no
Henry Dodge D-WI voted no
Isaac Pigeon Walker D-WI 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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