On adoption of the amended joint resolution H.J.RES. 29, which resolution is explanatory of an act granting bounty land to certain officers and soldiers engaged

On Mar 3, 1851, the Senate voted 37–10 (HJR 29). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–7, Others 19–3. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 37
No: 10
Did not vote: 23
Date: Mar 3, 1851

By party

Democrats18 yes · 7 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others19 yes · 3 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted no
Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted no
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted no
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted no
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted no
Henry Dodge D-WI 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 adoption of the amended joint resolution…: Senate Vote, Mar 3, 1851,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-498/on-adoption-of-the-amended-joint-resolution-h-j (accessed 2026-10-17).