To amend the bill, H.R. 334, which amendment eliminates the proviso that the mileage of senators, representatives and delegates, be computed by the mileage of t

On Sep 21, 1850, the Senate voted 24–23 (HR 334). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–10, Others 6–13. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 24
No: 23
Did not vote: 23
Date: Sep 21, 1850

By party

Democrats18 yes · 10 no · 12 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 13 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted no
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted no
Lewis Cass D-MI voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted no
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted no
Robert Woodward Barnwell D-SC voted no
Henry Dodge 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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