To amend S. J. RES. 17 (10 stat. 146, apr. 15, 1852), authorizing continuance of work upon the two wings of the capitol, by adding a clause appropiating so much

On Apr 9, 1852, the Senate voted 11–30 (SJR 17). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–13, Others 3–17. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 11
No: 30
Did not vote: 32
Date: Apr 9, 1852

By party

Democrats8 yes · 13 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 17 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Solon Borland D-AR voted yes
John B. Weller D-CA voted yes
Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted yes
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted yes
Stephen Adams D-MS voted yes
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted yes
Richard Brodhead D-PA voted yes
Isaac Pigeon Walker 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. J. RES. 17 (10 stat. 146, apr…: Senate Vote, Apr 9, 1852,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-S-66/to-amend-s-j-res-17-10-stat-146 (accessed 2026-10-16).