On consenting to the appointment of isaac r. Harrington to be deputy postmaster at buffalo, new york. (p. 126, 266, 271)

On Sep 30, 1850, the Senate voted 27–16. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 13–9, Others 14–7. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 27
No: 16
Did not vote: 27
Date: Sep 30, 1850

By party

Democrats13 yes · 9 no · 18 didn’t vote
Others14 yes · 7 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted no
Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted no
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted no
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted no
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted no
Samuel Houston D-TX voted no
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA 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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