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On Feb 15, 1851, the Senate voted 31–13 (HR 85). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–7, Others 14–6. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 31
No: 13
Did not vote: 26
Date: Feb 15, 1851

By party

Democrats17 yes · 7 no · 16 didn’t vote
Others14 yes · 6 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Whitcomb D-IN voted no
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted no
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted no
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted no
Hopkins Lacy Turney D-TN voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA voted no
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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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