To postpone all prior orders, in order to proceed to the consideration of H.R. 7, the homestead bill, an act to encourage agriculture, commerce, manufactures, a

On Aug 12, 1852, the Senate voted 14–31 (HR 7). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–16, Others 5–15. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 14
No: 31
Did not vote: 28
Date: Aug 12, 1852

By party

Democrats9 yes · 16 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 15 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Solon Borland D-AR voted yes
William King Sebastian D-AR voted yes
John B. Weller D-CA voted yes
Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted yes
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted yes
Lewis Cass D-MI voted yes
Robert Field Stockton D-NJ voted yes
Henry Dodge D-WI voted yes
Isaac Pigeon Walker 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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