To postpone, until tomorrow, consideration of S. 560, for constructing a railroad and branches for postal communication between the atlantic and pacific oceans

On Jan 20, 1853, the Senate voted 24–17 (S 560). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 4–17, Others 20–0. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 24
No: 17
Did not vote: 32
Date: Jan 20, 1853

By party

Democrats4 yes · 17 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others20 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Shields D-IL voted yes
Stephen Adams D-MS voted yes
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX 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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