To adjourn because of apparent lack of quorum, made during debate on question of going into executive session. (p. 357-1)

On Jan 20, 1853, the Senate voted 16–25. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–5, Others 0–20. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 16
No: 25
Did not vote: 32
Date: Jan 20, 1853

By party

Democrats16 yes · 5 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 20 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William King Sebastian D-AR voted no
James Shields D-IL voted no
Stephen Adams D-MS voted no
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX voted no
Isaac Pigeon Walker D-WI 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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