To table a motion to take up the bill H. R. 353, organizing the territory of nebraska. (p. 1117-2)

On Mar 3, 1853, the Senate voted 23–17 (HR 353). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 14–13, Others 9–4. 13 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 23
No: 17
Did not vote: 33
Date: Mar 3, 1853

By party

Democrats14 yes · 13 no · 17 didn’t vote
Others9 yes · 4 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John B. Weller D-CA voted no
Isaac Toucey D-CT voted no
Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted no
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted no
James Shields D-IL voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted no
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted no
Henry Dodge D-WI voted no
Isaac Pigeon Walker 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table a motion to take up the bill H. R…: Senate Vote, Mar 3, 1853,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-S-358/to-table-a-motion-to-take-up-the-bill (accessed 2026-10-16).