On adoption of the resolution that the comm. On commerce be instructed to inquire into the expediency of making more effectual provision by law to prevent the e

On Jan 22, 1851, the Senate voted 45–9. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 21–8, Others 24–1. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 45
No: 9
Did not vote: 16
Date: Jan 22, 1851

By party

Democrats21 yes · 8 no · 11 didn’t vote
Others24 yes · 1 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Solon Borland D-AR voted no
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted no
Pierre Soulé D-LA voted no
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted no
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted no
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted no
Robert Barnwell Rhett D-SC voted no
Hopkins Lacy Turney D-TN 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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