To amend the bill, H.R. 334, (sept. 30, 1850) making appropriations for the civil and diplomatic expenses of the government for the fiscal year ending june 30,

On Sep 21, 1850, the Senate voted 31–16 (HR 334). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 13–12, Others 18–4. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 31
No: 16
Did not vote: 23
Date: Sep 21, 1850

By party

Democrats13 yes · 12 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others18 yes · 4 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted no
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted no
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted no
Daniel Stevens Dickinson D-NY voted no
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted no
Robert Woodward Barnwell D-SC voted no
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA voted no
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the bill, H.R. 334, (sept. 30…: Senate Vote, Sep 21, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-302/to-amend-the-bill-h-r-334-sept-30 (accessed 2026-10-17).