To amend the bill S. 24, establishing a branch mint in new york city, which amendment establishes a branch mint in charleston, south carolina. (p. 356, 357)

On May 24, 1850, the Senate voted 19–28 (S 24). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–17, Others 10–11. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 19
No: 28
Did not vote: 23
Date: May 24, 1850

By party

Democrats9 yes · 17 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 11 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Solon Borland D-AR voted yes
Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted yes
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted yes
Henry Stuart Foote D-MS voted yes
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted yes
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted yes
Hopkins Lacy Turney D-TN voted yes
Samuel Houston D-TX voted yes
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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 bill S. 24, establishing a…: Senate Vote, May 24, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-91/to-amend-the-bill-s-24-establishing-a-branch (accessed 2026-10-17).