On ordering third reading of H.R. 141, for the relief of the carmelite nunnery at baltimore. (p. 885-3)

On Mar 26, 1852, the Senate voted 21–22 (HR 141). Result: failed. By party: Others 13–9, Democrats 8–13. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 21
No: 22
Did not vote: 30
Date: Mar 26, 1852

By party

Democrats8 yes · 13 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others13 yes · 9 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Stephen Russell Mallory D-FL voted yes
Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted yes
James Shields D-IL voted yes
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted yes
Pierre Soulé D-LA voted yes
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted yes
Lewis Cass D-MI voted yes
Henry Dodge D-WI 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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