To amend H.R. 282, by adding provisions conferring upon states situated on the coasts of the atlantic and pacific oceans and the gulf of mexico, or the banks of

On Aug 23, 1852, the Senate voted 17–25 (HR 282). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–9, Others 3–16. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 17
No: 25
Did not vote: 31
Date: Aug 23, 1852

By party

Democrats14 yes · 9 no · 21 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 16 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Asheton Bayard Jr. D-DE voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
David Meriwether D-KY voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted no
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted no
Lewis Cass D-MI voted no
Samuel Houston D-TX voted no
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX 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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