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Senate roll call 385 · 31st Congress · Jan 27, 1851

To table S. 410, authorizing the President to purchase land from the half breed sioux indians.

On Jan 27, 1851, the Senate voted 31–17 (S 410). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 11–16, Others 20–1. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
31
No
17
Did not vote
22
Date
Jan 27, 1851

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 16 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others20 yes · 1 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 table S. 410, authorizing the President…: Senate Vote, Jan 27, 1851,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-385/to-table-s-410-authorizing-the-president-to-purchase (accessed 2026-10-17).