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On Mar 14, 1849, the Senate voted 24–23. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–6, Others 5–17. 6 members voted against their own party.

During the 31st Congress (1849–1850), Zachary Taylor was president.

Yes: 24
No: 23
Did not vote: 23
Date: Mar 14, 1849

By party

Democrats19 yes · 6 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 17 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Whitcomb D-IN voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted no
Daniel Stevens Dickinson D-NY voted no
John Caldwell Calhoun D-SC voted no
Isaac Pigeon Walker 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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