On agreeing, to the amendment to H.R. 196 (10-stat. L. 76, aug. 31, 1852), the diplomatic appropriations bill, by striking out the provision for repairs to the

On Aug 23, 1852, the Senate voted 23–27 (HR 196). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–21, Others 18–6. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 23
No: 27
Did not vote: 23
Date: Aug 23, 1852

By party

Democrats5 yes · 21 no · 18 didn’t vote
Others18 yes · 6 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Solon Borland D-AR voted yes
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted yes
David Meriwether D-KY voted yes
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted yes
Richard Brodhead D-PA 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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Capitol Receipts, “On agreeing, to the amendment to H.R. 196…: Senate Vote, Aug 23, 1852,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-S-170/on-agreeing-to-the-amendment-to-h-r-196 (accessed 2026-10-17).