To amend the bill, H.R. 331, (sept. 30, 1850) making appropriations for current and contingent expenses of the indian department for the fiscal year ending june

On Sep 27, 1850, the Senate voted 23–16 (HR 331). Result: passed. By party: Others 16–4, Democrats 7–12. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 23
No: 16
Did not vote: 31
Date: Sep 27, 1850

By party

Democrats7 yes · 12 no · 21 didn’t vote
Others16 yes · 4 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William King Sebastian D-AR voted yes
John Charles Frémont D-CA voted yes
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted yes
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted yes
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO 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, “To amend the bill, H.R. 331, (sept. 30…: Senate Vote, Sep 27, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-341/to-amend-the-bill-h-r-331-sept-30 (accessed 2026-10-17).