To table the bill, S. 51 providing for the purchase and distribution of the decisions of the supreme court of the U.S. Among the several states and territories.

On Dec 9, 1850, the Senate voted 24–19 (S 51). Result: passed. By party: Others 4–18, Democrats 20–1. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 24
No: 19
Did not vote: 27
Date: Dec 9, 1850

By party

Democrats20 yes · 1 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 18 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Moses Norris Jr. D-NH 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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