To postpone consideration of S. 225 (sept. 9, 1850, 9 stat. L. 452), providing for the admission of california into the union, establishing a territorial form o

On May 31, 1850, the Senate voted 17–18 (S 225). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–13, Others 12–5. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 17
No: 18
Did not vote: 35
Date: May 31, 1850

By party

Democrats5 yes · 13 no · 22 didn’t vote
Others12 yes · 5 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Levy Yulee D-FL voted yes
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted yes
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted yes
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted yes
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC 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 postpone consideration of S. 225 (sept…: Senate Vote, May 31, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-96/to-postpone-consideration-of-s-225-sept-9-1850 (accessed 2026-10-17).