To amend the bill, H.R. 461, (mar. 3, 1851), making appropriation for the civil and diplomatic expenses of the government for the fiscal year ending june 30, 18

On Mar 3, 1851, the Senate voted 31–8 (HR 461). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 16–8, Others 15–0. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 31
No: 8
Did not vote: 31
Date: Mar 3, 1851

By party

Democrats16 yes · 8 no · 16 didn’t vote
Others15 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted no
Solon Borland D-AR voted no
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted no
James Whitcomb D-IN voted no
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted no
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted no
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA 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, “To amend the bill, H.R. 461, (mar. 3, 1851)…: Senate Vote, Mar 3, 1851,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-495/to-amend-the-bill-h-r-461-mar-3 (accessed 2026-10-17).