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On Apr 18, 1850, the Senate voted 12–28. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–20, Others 7–8. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 12
No: 28
Did not vote: 30
Date: Apr 18, 1850

By party

Democrats5 yes · 20 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 8 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted yes
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted yes
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO 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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