To amend the bill, H.R. 348, by excluding the arkansas river from the clause which appropriates $240,000.00 for the improvement of the mississippi river below t

On Mar 3, 1851, the Senate voted 17–29 (HR 348). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–9, Others 2–20. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 17
No: 29
Did not vote: 24
Date: Mar 3, 1851

By party

Democrats15 yes · 9 no · 16 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 20 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Solon Borland D-AR voted no
William King Sebastian D-AR voted no
Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted no
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted no
James Shields D-IL voted no
Robert Rantoul Jr. D-MA voted no
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted no
Samuel Houston D-TX 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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