To pass (10-stat. 745, jan. 25, 1853), a bill for the payment of claims of charles s. Matthews, charles wood and james hall for the non-fulfillment of a contrac

On Jan 21, 1853, the Senate voted 35–8 (HR 13). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–4, Others 17–4. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 35
No: 8
Did not vote: 30
Date: Jan 21, 1853

By party

Democrats18 yes · 4 no · 22 didn’t vote
Others17 yes · 4 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Solon Borland D-AR voted no
Stephen Adams D-MS voted no
Richard Brodhead D-PA voted no
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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 pass (10-stat. 745, jan. 25, 1853), a…: Senate Vote, Jan 21, 1853,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-S-253/to-pass-10-stat-745-jan-25-1853-a (accessed 2026-10-17).