To postpone all prior orders and proceed to the consideration of H. R. 76, pertaining to granting lands to the several states for the benefit of indigent insane

On Aug 30, 1852, the Senate voted 33–18. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 10–18, Others 23–0. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 33
No: 18
Did not vote: 22
Date: Aug 30, 1852

By party

Democrats10 yes · 18 no · 16 didn’t vote
Others23 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Solon Borland D-AR voted yes
John B. Weller D-CA voted yes
Stephen Russell Mallory D-FL voted yes
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted yes
James Shields D-IL voted yes
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted yes
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted yes
Robert Field Stockton D-NJ voted yes
William Ford De Saussure D-SC voted yes
Samuel Houston D-TX 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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