To proceed to consideration of the bill (H R 76), granting public lands to the several states and territories for the benefit of the indigent insane. (p. 760-3

On Feb 22, 1853, the Senate voted 15–26 (HR 76). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–22, Others 12–4. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 15
No: 26
Did not vote: 32
Date: Feb 22, 1853

By party

Democrats3 yes · 22 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others12 yes · 4 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Fitzpatrick D-AL voted yes
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted yes
James Ware Bradbury D-ME 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 the bill (H R…: Senate Vote, Feb 22…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-S-290/to-proceed-to-consideration-of-the-bill-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).