To amend the bill H. R. 342, by appropriating $827,000 for the construction of a steam propelled frigate, two steam propelled sloops and three first class steam

On Mar 3, 1853, the Senate voted 22–23 (HR 342). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–19, Others 15–4. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 22
No: 23
Did not vote: 28
Date: Mar 3, 1853

By party

Democrats7 yes · 19 no · 18 didn’t vote
Others15 yes · 4 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John B. Weller D-CA voted yes
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted yes
Isaac Toucey D-CT voted yes
Stephen Russell Mallory D-FL voted yes
Robert Milledge Charlton D-GA voted yes
Pierre Soulé D-LA 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the bill H. R. 342, by…: Senate Vote, Mar 3, 1853,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-S-346/to-amend-the-bill-h-r-342-by-appropriating (accessed 2026-10-17).