To adopt a resolution of ratification of a treaty, with an amendment to the third article.

On Jun 22, 1852, the Senate voted 25–12. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 16–6, Others 9–6. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 25
No: 12
Did not vote: 36
Date: Jun 22, 1852

By party

Democrats16 yes · 6 no · 22 didn’t vote
Others9 yes · 6 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted no
James Asheton Bayard Jr. D-DE voted no
Robert Milledge Charlton D-GA voted no
Pierre Soulé D-LA voted no
Richard Brodhead D-PA voted no
William Ford De Saussure D-SC 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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