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Senate roll call 58 · 31st Congress · Apr 18, 1850

To table the motion postponing consideration of the resolution to choose thirteen senators as a select committee to take up all questions relating to slavery, e

On Apr 18, 1850, the Senate voted 24–28. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–20, Others 13–8. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
24
No
28
Did not vote
18
Date
Apr 18, 1850

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 20 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others13 yes · 8 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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