On concurring in the amendment to S. 191, (8-30-52, 10-stat-l.38), a bill to provide for a tri-monthly mail from new orleans to vera cruz and back in steam vess

On Mar 30, 1852, the Senate voted 24–20 (S 191). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 14–10, Others 10–10. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 24
No: 20
Did not vote: 29
Date: Mar 30, 1852

By party

Democrats14 yes · 10 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 10 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jeremiah Clemens D-AL voted no
William King Sebastian D-AR voted no
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
Pierre Soulé D-LA voted no
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH 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, “On concurring in the amendment to S. 191…: Senate Vote, Mar 30, 1852,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-S-60/on-concurring-in-the-amendment-to-s-191-8 (accessed 2026-10-15).