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Senate roll call 299 · 32nd Congress · Feb 25, 1853

To amend (H R 336), by adding three sections authorizing exploration and surveys for a railroad route from the mississippi river to the pacific ocean, reports o

On Feb 25, 1853, the Senate voted 31–16 (HR 336). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 16–10, Others 15–6. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
31
No
16
Did not vote
26
Date
Feb 25, 1853

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 10 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Others15 yes · 6 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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