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On Sep 23, 1850, the Senate voted 22–19. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 10–15, Others 12–4. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 22
No: 19
Did not vote: 29
Date: Sep 23, 1850

By party

Democrats10 yes · 15 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others12 yes · 4 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Charles Frémont D-CA voted yes
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted yes
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted yes
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted yes
James Shields D-IL voted yes
Pierre Soulé D-LA voted yes
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted yes
Lewis Cass D-MI voted yes
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX 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, “On adoption, of the resolution, for the…: Senate Vote, Sep 23, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-307/on-adoption-of-the-resolution-for-the-purchase-of (accessed 2026-10-17).