To amend the bill (H R 337), the amendment directing the President to select three persons to appraise the building at f and 17th streets now occupied as a publ

On Mar 1, 1853, the Senate voted 21–29 (HR 337). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–18, Others 10–11. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 21
No: 29
Did not vote: 23
Date: Mar 1, 1853

By party

Democrats11 yes · 18 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 11 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John B. Weller D-CA voted yes
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted yes
Robert Milledge Charlton D-GA voted yes
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted yes
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted yes
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted yes
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted yes
Charles Tillinghast James D-RI voted yes
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted yes
James Murray Mason D-VA voted yes
Isaac Pigeon Walker D-WI voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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