To amend the bil S. 71, establishing a board of accounts to deal with claims against the government, which amendment reduces the term of office of each commissi

On May 7, 1850, the Senate voted 29–20 (S 71). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 27–5, Others 2–15. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 29
No: 20
Did not vote: 21
Date: May 7, 1850

By party

Democrats27 yes · 5 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 15 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jeremiah Clemens D-AL voted no
Pierre Soulé D-LA voted no
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted no
Franklin Harper Elmore D-SC voted no
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To amend the bil S. 71, establishing a board…: Senate Vote, May 7…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-84/to-amend-the-bil-s-71-establishing-a-board (accessed 2026-10-17).