To amend the bill (H R 336), by eliminating the clause repealing the existing law in reference to the superintendency of the national armories. (p. 849-2)

On Feb 25, 1853, the Senate voted 21–25 (HR 336). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–19, Others 12–6. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 21
No: 25
Did not vote: 27
Date: Feb 25, 1853

By party

Democrats9 yes · 19 no · 16 didn’t vote
Others12 yes · 6 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Fitzpatrick D-AL voted yes
Solon Borland D-AR voted yes
William King Sebastian D-AR voted yes
Stephen Russell Mallory D-FL voted yes
Robert Milledge Charlton D-GA voted yes
James Shields D-IL voted yes
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted yes
William Ford De Saussure D-SC voted yes
Isaac Pigeon Walker D-WI 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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