On concurring in the amend. Made in comm. Of the whole to the bill, H.R. 334, which amended amendment appropriates $200,000 for an addition to the capitol build

On Sep 23, 1850, the Senate voted 24–21 (HR 334). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 10–13, Others 14–8. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 24
No: 21
Did not vote: 25
Date: Sep 23, 1850

By party

Democrats10 yes · 13 no · 17 didn’t vote
Others14 yes · 8 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted yes
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted yes
Pierre Soulé D-LA voted yes
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted yes
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted yes
Henry Stuart Foote D-MS voted yes
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted yes
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted yes
Samuel Houston D-TX voted yes
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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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