On adoption of the resolution that a committee be appointed to wait on the President and inform him that unless he has some further communication to make, the s

On Mar 11, 1851, the Senate voted 23–10. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 11–6, Others 12–4. 6 members voted against their own party.

During the 32nd Congress (1851–1852), Millard Fillmore was president.

Yes: 23
No: 10
Did not vote: 40
Date: Mar 11, 1851

By party

Democrats11 yes · 6 no · 27 didn’t vote
Others12 yes · 4 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted no
James Shields D-IL voted no
Pierre Soulé D-LA voted no
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted no
Lewis Cass D-MI voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA voted no

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, “On adoption of the resolution that a…: Senate Vote, Mar 11, 1851,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-S-19/on-adoption-of-the-resolution-that-a-committee-be (accessed 2026-10-17).