On agreeing to the amendment to the bill, H.R. 282 (10-stat. L. 56, aug. 30, 1852), making appropriations for the improvement of certain rivers and harbors, whi

On Aug 19, 1852, the Senate voted 37–13 (HR 282). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–10, Others 17–3. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 37
No: 13
Did not vote: 23
Date: Aug 19, 1852

By party

Democrats20 yes · 10 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others17 yes · 3 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Solon Borland D-AR voted no
William King Sebastian D-AR voted no
Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted no
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted no
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted no
Lewis Cass D-MI voted no
Charles Tillinghast James D-RI voted no
Isaac Pigeon Walker D-WI 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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Capitol Receipts, “On agreeing to the amendment to the bill…: Senate Vote, Aug 19, 1852,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-S-164/on-agreeing-to-the-amendment-to-the-bill-h (accessed 2026-10-17).