On passage of the bill H.R. 351, (mar. 3, 1851, 9 stat. L. 587) reducing and modifying rates of postage and providing for the coinage of a 3 cents piece.

On Feb 26, 1851, the Senate voted 39–15 (HR 351). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–10, Others 19–5. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 39
No: 15
Did not vote: 16
Date: Feb 26, 1851

By party

Democrats20 yes · 10 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others19 yes · 5 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jeremiah Clemens D-AL voted no
William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted no
Solon Borland D-AR voted no
William King Sebastian D-AR voted no
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted no
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted no
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC 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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Capitol Receipts, “On passage of the bill H.R. 351, (mar. 3…: Senate Vote, Feb 26, 1851,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-427/on-passage-of-the-bill-h-r-351-mar (accessed 2026-10-17).