To amend S. 1, by adding a provision that the section of land which shall remain to the United States within six miles on each side of railroads shall not be so

On Mar 16, 1852, the Senate voted 34–6 (S 1). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 16–5, Others 18–1. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 34
No: 6
Did not vote: 33
Date: Mar 16, 1852

By party

Democrats16 yes · 5 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others18 yes · 1 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
John Jones Mcrae D-MS 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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