To amend the bill H. R. 342, by authorizing appropriation of $500,000 for building a propeller frigate, fitted with caloric engine, if deemed expedient by the s

On Mar 3, 1853, the Senate voted 18–27 (HR 342). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–22, Others 13–5. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 18
No: 27
Did not vote: 28
Date: Mar 3, 1853

By party

Democrats5 yes · 22 no · 17 didn’t vote
Others13 yes · 5 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Solon Borland D-AR voted yes
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted yes
Stephen Russell Mallory D-FL voted yes
Robert Milledge Charlton D-GA voted yes
William Ford De Saussure D-SC 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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