On agreeing, to the amended amendment to the bill (H R 337), fixing the salaries of the secretaries of state, treasury, war, navy and interior and the postmaste

On Feb 28, 1853, the Senate voted 40–15 (HR 337). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 27–6, Others 13–9. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 40
No: 15
Did not vote: 18
Date: Feb 28, 1853

By party

Democrats27 yes · 6 no · 11 didn’t vote
Others13 yes · 9 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

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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