To amend the bill H. R. 349, ( 10 stat. L. 239, 3/3/53), making appropriations for the transportation of mail by ocean steamer, or otherwise, during the fiscal

On Mar 3, 1853, the Senate voted 31–12 (HR 349). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 24–5, Others 7–7. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 31
No: 12
Did not vote: 30
Date: Mar 3, 1853

By party

Democrats24 yes · 5 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 7 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
Pierre Soulé D-LA voted no
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted no
Charles Tillinghast James D-RI voted no
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the bill H. R. 349, ( 10 stat. L…: Senate Vote, Mar 3, 1853,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-S-353/to-amend-the-bill-h-r-349-10-stat (accessed 2026-10-17).