To amend (H R 337), by eliminating appropriation of $240,000 to be used for the purchase of land and erection of suitable residences for the vice-President, and

On Feb 28, 1853, the Senate voted 36–17 (HR 337). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 24–7, Others 12–10. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 36
No: 17
Did not vote: 20
Date: Feb 28, 1853

By party

Democrats24 yes · 7 no · 13 didn’t vote
Others12 yes · 10 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William King Sebastian D-AR voted no
Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted no
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
Stephen Adams D-MS voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted no
James Murray Mason 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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