To amend S. 281 (4-30-52, 10-stat. L.25), an act supplementary to an act approved may 23, 1850, for the taking of the seventh and subsequent censuses, fixing TH

On Apr 8, 1852, the Senate voted 14–24 (S 281). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–15, Others 9–9. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 14
No: 24
Did not vote: 35
Date: Apr 8, 1852

By party

Democrats5 yes · 15 no · 24 didn’t vote
Others9 yes · 9 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted yes
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted yes
Richard Brodhead D-PA voted yes
James Murray Mason D-VA voted yes
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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 amend S. 281 (4-30-52, 10-stat. L.25), an…: Senate Vote, Apr 8…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-S-63/to-amend-s-281-4-30-52-10-stat (accessed 2026-10-16).