To table the resolution requesting the President of the United States to inform the Senate of the object of the recent expedition to the indian ocean and to the

On Apr 1, 1852, the Senate voted 17–24. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–20, Others 15–4. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 17
No: 24
Did not vote: 32
Date: Apr 1, 1852

By party

Democrats2 yes · 20 no · 22 didn’t vote
Others15 yes · 4 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John B. Weller D-CA voted yes
William McKendree Gwin D-CA 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table the resolution requesting the…: Senate Vote, Apr 1, 1852,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-S-61/to-table-the-resolution-requesting-the-president-of-the (accessed 2026-10-17).