On agreeing, to the amendment to the bill, H.R. 474, (mar. 3, 1851) making appropriations for the support of the navy for the fiscal year ending june 30, 1852,

On Mar 3, 1851, the Senate voted 16–24 (HR 474). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–16, Others 12–8. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 16
No: 24
Did not vote: 30
Date: Mar 3, 1851

By party

Democrats4 yes · 16 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others12 yes · 8 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Robert Rantoul Jr. D-MA voted yes
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted yes
Robert Barnwell Rhett D-SC voted yes
James Murray Mason 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, “On agreeing, to the amendment to the bill…: Senate Vote, Mar 3, 1851,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-492/on-agreeing-to-the-amendment-to-the-bill-h (accessed 2026-10-17).