To pass S. 582 (10 stat. 153, 2-3-53), a bill providing that no person shall be held to bail in civil cases in the district of columbia. (p. 459-2,460-1)

On Feb 1, 1853, the House voted 131–22 (S 582). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 72–11, Others 59–11. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 131
No: 22
Did not vote: 86
Date: Feb 1, 1853

By party

Democrats72 yes · 11 no · 46 didn’t vote
Others59 yes · 11 no · 40 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Bragg D-AL voted no
George Smith Houston D-AL voted no
Thomas James Duncan Fuller D-ME voted no
Charles Sweetser D-OH voted no
George Henry Busby D-OH voted no
Daniel Wallace D-SC voted no
William Ferguson Colcock D-SC voted no
Richard Kidder Meade D-VA voted no
John Samuels Caskie D-VA voted no
Alexander Richmond Holladay D-VA voted no
Fayette Mcmullen D-VA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 582 (10 stat. 153, 2-3-53), a…: House Vote, Feb 1, 1853,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-H-390/to-pass-s-582-10-stat-153-2-3 (accessed 2026-10-16).