To refer to the comm. On territories, the resolution looking to the adjustment of all questions between the states on the subject of slavery. (p. 713-1)

On Apr 11, 1850, the Senate voted 23–31. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–20, Others 13–11. 10 members voted against their own party.

During the 31st Congress (1849–1850), Zachary Taylor was president.

Yes: 23
No: 31
Did not vote: 16
Date: Apr 11, 1850

By party

Democrats10 yes · 20 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others13 yes · 11 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted yes
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted yes
James Shields D-IL voted yes
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted yes
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted yes
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted yes
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted yes
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted yes
Henry Dodge D-WI voted yes
Isaac Pigeon Walker D-WI 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 refer to the comm. On territories, the…: Senate Vote, Apr 11, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-50/to-refer-to-the-comm-on-territories-the-resolution (accessed 2026-10-17).