To amend the bill H.R. 244, (sept. 28, 1850, 9 stat. L. 520) granting bounty lands to certain officers and soldiers engaged in the military service of the U.S.

On Sep 16, 1850, the Senate voted 29–21 (HR 244). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 11–18, Others 18–3. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 29
No: 21
Did not vote: 20
Date: Sep 16, 1850

By party

Democrats11 yes · 18 no · 11 didn’t vote
Others18 yes · 3 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted yes
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted yes
Pierre Soulé D-LA voted yes
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted yes
Daniel Stevens Dickinson D-NY voted yes
Daniel Sturgeon D-PA voted yes
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted yes
Robert Woodward Barnwell D-SC voted yes
James Murray Mason D-VA voted yes
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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 the bill H.R. 244, (sept. 28, 1850…: Senate Vote, Sep 16…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-283/to-amend-the-bill-h-r-244-sept-28 (accessed 2026-10-17).