To pass H.R. 282 (10-stat. L. 56, aug. 30, 1852), making appropriations for the improvement of certain harbors and rivers. (p. 2329-2,3)

On Aug 25, 1852, the Senate voted 35–23 (HR 282). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 13–21, Others 22–2. 13 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 35
No: 23
Did not vote: 15
Date: Aug 25, 1852

By party

Democrats13 yes · 21 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others22 yes · 2 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Solon Borland D-AR voted yes
James Asheton Bayard Jr. D-DE voted yes
Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted yes
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted yes
James Shields D-IL voted yes
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted yes
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted yes
Lewis Cass D-MI voted yes
Robert Field Stockton D-NJ voted yes
Charles Tillinghast James D-RI voted yes
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 282 (10-stat. L. 56, aug. 30…: Senate Vote, Aug 25, 1852,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-S-190/to-pass-h-r-282-10-stat-l-56 (accessed 2026-10-17).