To postpone all prior orders, in order to consider the resolution requesting the committee on the judiciary to consider the expediency of reporting a bill to re

On Jul 28, 1852, the Senate voted 10–32. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–22, Others 7–10. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 10
No: 32
Did not vote: 31
Date: Jul 28, 1852

By party

Democrats3 yes · 22 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 10 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Shields D-IL voted yes
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted yes
Henry Dodge D-WI 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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