To amend the bill H. R. 350 (stat. L. 225, march 3, 1853), appropriating for the support of the post office department during fiscal year ending june 30, 1854,

On Mar 2, 1853, the Senate voted 21–25 (HR 350). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–13, Others 9–12. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 21
No: 25
Did not vote: 27
Date: Mar 2, 1853

By party

Democrats12 yes · 13 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others9 yes · 12 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John B. Weller D-CA voted yes
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted yes
Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted yes
James Shields D-IL voted yes
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted yes
Pierre Soulé D-LA voted yes
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted yes
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted yes
Lewis Cass D-MI voted yes
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted yes
Charles Tillinghast James D-RI 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the bill H. R. 350 (stat. L. 225…: Senate Vote, Mar 2, 1853,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-S-336/to-amend-the-bill-h-r-350-stat-l (accessed 2026-10-17).