On concurring in amendment to S. 396, which amendment, made in committee of the whole, inserts in section 5, which empowers the President to make and dispose of

On Feb 19, 1853, the Senate voted 27–10 (S 396). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 14–7, Others 13–3. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 27
No: 10
Did not vote: 36
Date: Feb 19, 1853

By party

Democrats14 yes · 7 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others13 yes · 3 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Fitzpatrick D-AL voted no
Robert Milledge Charlton D-GA voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
John Pettit D-IN voted no
Pierre Soulé D-LA voted no
Richard Brodhead D-PA 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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