On concurring in amendment to the bill H.R. 207, which amendment allows the superintendent of the nautical almanac compensation of $3,000 a year. (p. 1404-1)

On May 28, 1852, the Senate voted 22–22 (HR 207). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–19, Others 17–3. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 22
No: 22
Did not vote: 29
Date: May 28, 1852

By party

Democrats5 yes · 19 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others17 yes · 3 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Pierre Soulé D-LA voted yes
Robert Field Stockton D-NJ voted yes
Samuel Houston D-TX voted yes
Thomas Jefferson Rusk 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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