To amend the bill H. R. 342, by inserting appropriation of $150,000 for a basin and railway for the california naval dry dock, if in the judgement of the secret

On Mar 3, 1853, the Senate voted 27–24 (HR 342). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–12, Others 10–12. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 27
No: 24
Did not vote: 22
Date: Mar 3, 1853

By party

Democrats17 yes · 12 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 12 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Fitzpatrick D-AL voted no
Solon Borland D-AR voted no
James Asheton Bayard Jr. D-DE voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
John Pettit D-IN voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted no
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted no
Stephen Adams D-MS voted no
Richard Brodhead D-PA voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA voted no
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter 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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