To amend the bill, H.R. 461, (mar. 3, 1851) making appropriations for expenses of the government for the fiscal year ending june 30, 1852, which amendment grant

On Mar 3, 1851, the Senate voted 22–19 (HR 461). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 7–18, Others 15–1. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 22
No: 19
Did not vote: 29
Date: Mar 3, 1851

By party

Democrats7 yes · 18 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others15 yes · 1 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted yes
James Shields D-IL voted yes
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted yes
Robert Rantoul Jr. D-MA voted yes
Henry Stuart Foote D-MS voted yes
James Murray Mason D-VA voted yes
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA voted yes

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 amend the bill, H.R. 461, (mar. 3, 1851)…: Senate Vote, Mar 3, 1851,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-489/to-amend-the-bill-h-r-461-mar-3 (accessed 2026-10-17).