On agreeing, to the amendment to the bill, H.R. 462, making appropriations for the support of the army for the fiscal year ending june 30, 1852, which amendment

On Mar 3, 1851, the Senate voted 20–25 (HR 462). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–12, Others 3–13. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 20
No: 25
Did not vote: 25
Date: Mar 3, 1851

By party

Democrats17 yes · 12 no · 11 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 13 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Solon Borland D-AR voted no
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted no
Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted no
James Whitcomb D-IN voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted no
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted no
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA voted no
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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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Capitol Receipts, “On agreeing, to the amendment to the bill…: Senate Vote, Mar 3, 1851,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-491/on-agreeing-to-the-amendment-to-the-bill-h (accessed 2026-10-17).