To proceed to consideration of S. 534, providing for the payment of such claims of the creditors of the late republic of texas as are comprehended in the act of

On Jan 20, 1853, the Senate voted 23–27 (S 534). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–16, Others 11–11. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 23
No: 27
Did not vote: 23
Date: Jan 20, 1853

By party

Democrats12 yes · 16 no · 16 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 11 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Isaac Toucey D-CT voted yes
Robert Milledge Charlton D-GA voted yes
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted yes
John Pettit D-IN voted yes
Stephen Adams D-MS voted yes
Richard Brodhead D-PA voted yes
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted yes
William Ford De Saussure D-SC voted yes
Samuel Houston D-TX voted yes
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX voted yes
James Murray Mason D-VA voted yes
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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 proceed to consideration of S. 534…: Senate Vote, Jan 20, 1853,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-S-249/to-proceed-to-consideration-of-s-534-providing-for (accessed 2026-10-17).