To amend the bill H.R. 282 (10-stat. L. 56, aug. 30, 1852), making appropriations for the improvement of certain rivers and harbors; the amendment withdrawing a

On Aug 19, 1852, the Senate voted 21–28 (HR 282). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–14, Others 6–14. 14 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 21
No: 28
Did not vote: 24
Date: Aug 19, 1852

By party

Democrats15 yes · 14 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 14 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted no
Isaac Toucey D-CT voted no
Stephen Russell Mallory D-FL voted no
Robert Milledge Charlton D-GA voted no
David Meriwether D-KY voted no
Pierre Soulé D-LA voted no
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted no
Stephen Adams D-MS voted no
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted no
William Ford De Saussure D-SC voted no
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA voted no
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA voted no
Henry Dodge 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, “To amend the bill H.R. 282 (10-stat. L. 56…: Senate Vote, Aug 19, 1852,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-S-165/to-amend-the-bill-h-r-282-10-stat (accessed 2026-10-17).