To suspend rules and introduce S. 586 (3-3-53), a bill relating to pre-emption rights to unsurveyed lands. (p. 883)

On Feb 26, 1853, the House voted 104–59 (S 586). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 64–25, Others 40–34. 25 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 104
No: 59
Did not vote: 76
Date: Feb 26, 1853

By party

Democrats64 yes · 25 no · 40 didn’t vote
Others40 yes · 34 no · 36 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Chauncey Fitch Cleveland D-CT voted no
Origen Storrs Seymour D-CT voted no
Edward Preble Little D-MA voted no
John Appleton D-ME voted no
Nathan Taylor Stratton D-NJ voted no
Isaac Wildrick D-NJ voted no
Emanuel Bernard Hart D-NY voted no
Gilbert Dean D-NY voted no
William Murray D-NY voted no
Josiah Sutherland D-NY voted no
Preston King D-NY voted no
Willard Ives D-NY voted no
Timothy Jenkins D-NY voted no
Leander Babcock D-NY voted no
Daniel Terryll Jones D-NY voted no
Thomas Y. Howe Jr. D-NY voted no
Reuben Robie D-NY voted no
Charles Sweetser D-OH voted no
James Gamble D-PA voted no
Joseph Addison Woodward D-SC voted no
William Ferguson Colcock D-SC voted no
Richardson Scurry D-TX voted no
Volney Erskine Howard D-TX voted no
John Singleton Millson 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 suspend rules and introduce S. 586…: House Vote, Feb 26, 1853,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-H-435/to-suspend-rules-and-introduce-s-586-3-3 (accessed 2026-10-16).