To table the bill S. 225 (sept. 9, 1850, 9 stat. L. 452) providing for the admission of california as a state into the union and establishing territorial govern

On May 15, 1850, the Senate voted 24–28 (S 225). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–20, Others 15–8. 9 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: May 15, 1850

By party

Democrats9 yes · 20 no · 11 didn’t vote
Others15 yes · 8 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Levy Yulee D-FL voted yes
James Shields D-IL voted yes
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted yes
James Ware Bradbury 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 table the bill S. 225 (sept. 9, 1850, 9…: Senate Vote, May 15, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-88/to-table-the-bill-s-225-sept-9-1850 (accessed 2026-10-17).