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Senate roll call 480 · 31st Congress · Mar 3, 1851

To dispense with the further reading of a report on the methods of deepening the mouths of the mississippi river made during consideration of the bill, H.R. 348

On Mar 3, 1851, the Senate voted 27–19 (HR 348). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 9–17, Others 18–2. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
27
No
19
Did not vote
24
Date
Mar 3, 1851

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 17 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others18 yes · 2 no · 10 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 dispense with the further reading of a…: Senate Vote, Mar 3, 1851,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-480/to-dispense-with-the-further-reading-of-a-report (accessed 2026-10-17).