To amend, in the nature of a substitute for, the resolution referring the credentials of archibald dixon to committee on the judiciary for consideration and rep

On Dec 20, 1852, the Senate voted 27–16. Result: passed. By party: Others 22–0, Democrats 5–16. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 27
No: 16
Did not vote: 30
Date: Dec 20, 1852

By party

Democrats5 yes · 16 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others22 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted yes
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted yes
Stephen Adams D-MS voted yes
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted yes
Thomas Jefferson Rusk 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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