To amend the bill H. R. 342, by authorizing the President of the United States to appoint 3 persons to appraise the building at the corner of f and 17th streets

On Mar 3, 1853, the Senate voted 15–24 (HR 342). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–15, Others 9–9. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 15
No: 24
Did not vote: 34
Date: Mar 3, 1853

By party

Democrats6 yes · 15 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others9 yes · 9 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted yes
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted yes
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted yes
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted yes
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted yes
Charles Tillinghast James D-RI 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 authorizing…: Senate Vote, Mar 3, 1853,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-S-348/to-amend-the-bill-h-r-342-by-authorizing (accessed 2026-10-16).