To amend the bill (H R 337), by providing that if the plan adopted by the President for expending $150,000 under his direction for the purpose of bringing water

On Feb 28, 1853, the Senate voted 30–20 (HR 337). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–8, Others 12–12. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 30
No: 20
Did not vote: 23
Date: Feb 28, 1853

By party

Democrats18 yes · 8 no · 18 didn’t vote
Others12 yes · 12 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Fitzpatrick D-AL voted no
Solon Borland D-AR voted no
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
Isaac Toucey D-CT voted no
Robert Milledge Charlton D-GA voted no
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted no
Richard Brodhead D-PA voted no
William Ford De Saussure D-SC 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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