To table a motion to resume consideration of S. 347, a bill to prevent the enticing or assisting of slaves to escape from their owners in the district of columb

On Sep 19, 1850, the Senate voted 23–28 (S 347). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–18, Others 12–10. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 23
No: 28
Did not vote: 19
Date: Sep 19, 1850

By party

Democrats11 yes · 18 no · 11 didn’t vote
Others12 yes · 10 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Shields D-IL voted yes
James Whitcomb D-IN voted yes
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted yes
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted yes
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted yes
Lewis Cass D-MI voted yes
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted yes
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted yes
Daniel Sturgeon D-PA 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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