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On Feb 28, 1853, the Senate voted 36–12 (HR 337). Result: passed. By party: Others 20–5, Democrats 16–7. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 36
No: 12
Did not vote: 25
Date: Feb 28, 1853

By party

Democrats16 yes · 7 no · 21 didn’t vote
Others20 yes · 5 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Fitzpatrick D-AL voted no
Solon Borland D-AR voted no
Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted no
John Pettit D-IN voted no
Stephen Adams D-MS voted no
Richard Brodhead D-PA voted no
Isaac Pigeon Walker D-WI 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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