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On Jan 9, 1852, the Senate voted 28–11 (S 88). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 11–10, Others 17–1. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 28
No: 11
Did not vote: 34
Date: Jan 9, 1852

By party

Democrats11 yes · 10 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others17 yes · 1 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
Stephen Russell Mallory D-FL voted no
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted no
John Jones Mcrae D-MS voted no
Richard Brodhead D-PA voted no
Samuel Houston D-TX voted no
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX voted no
Henry Dodge D-WI 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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