To amend the motion to refer a resolution providing for a committee of 13 to a select committee by excepting such parts thereof as relative to the recapture and

On Apr 18, 1850, the Senate voted 17–27. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–19, Others 11–8. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 17
No: 27
Did not vote: 26
Date: Apr 18, 1850

By party

Democrats6 yes · 19 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 8 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Hannibal Hamlin 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 amend the motion to refer a resolution…: Senate Vote, Apr 18, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-74/to-amend-the-motion-to-refer-a-resolution-providing (accessed 2026-10-17).