To amend the resolution relating to compensating clerks and other employees in the capitol, by adding a provision that $300 be paid to each member of the respec

On Aug 30, 1852, the Senate voted 28–14. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 15–8, Others 13–6. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 28
No: 14
Did not vote: 31
Date: Aug 30, 1852

By party

Democrats15 yes · 8 no · 21 didn’t vote
Others13 yes · 6 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jeremiah Clemens D-AL voted no
William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted no
Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted no
David Meriwether D-KY voted no
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted no
Lewis Cass D-MI voted no
Stephen Adams D-MS voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH 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 resolution relating to…: Senate Vote, Aug 30, 1852,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-S-228/to-amend-the-resolution-relating-to-compensating-clerks-and (accessed 2026-10-17).