To amend the bill (H R 336), by adding a section authorizing the President of the United States to contract for the defense and protection of the emigrant rout

On Feb 25, 1853, the Senate voted 25–23 (HR 336). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–10, Others 6–13. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 25
No: 23
Did not vote: 25
Date: Feb 25, 1853

By party

Democrats19 yes · 10 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 13 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Fitzpatrick D-AL voted no
Stephen Russell Mallory D-FL voted no
Robert Milledge Charlton D-GA voted no
John Pettit D-IN voted no
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted no
Stephen Adams D-MS voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted no
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA 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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