To amend the deficiency bill H.R. 154 for the fiscal year ending june 30, 1850, by eliminating the appropriation of $90,000 for additions and repairs to the pat

On Apr 15, 1850, the Senate voted 14–36 (HR 154). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–17, Others 3–19. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 14
No: 36
Did not vote: 20
Date: Apr 15, 1850

By party

Democrats11 yes · 17 no · 12 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 19 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jeremiah Clemens D-AL voted yes
William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted yes
William King Sebastian D-AR voted yes
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted yes
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted yes
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted yes
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted yes
Lewis Cass D-MI voted yes
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted yes
Daniel Stevens Dickinson D-NY voted yes
Daniel Sturgeon D-PA 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 amend the deficiency bill H.R. 154 for…: Senate Vote, Apr 15, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-51/to-amend-the-deficiency-bill-h-r-154-for (accessed 2026-10-17).