To amend the bill (H R 337), the amendment establishing an assay office in new york city, of which the assistant secretary of the treasury shall be treasurer, i

On Mar 1, 1853, the Senate voted 38–11 (HR 337). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 24–5, Others 14–6. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 38
No: 11
Did not vote: 24
Date: Mar 1, 1853

By party

Democrats24 yes · 5 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others14 yes · 6 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Fitzpatrick D-AL voted no
Solon Borland D-AR voted no
Richard Brodhead D-PA voted no
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the bill (H R 337), the amendment…: Senate Vote, Mar 1, 1853,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-S-319/to-amend-the-bill-h-r-337-the-amendment (accessed 2026-10-16).