To amend S. J. RES. 17, by enabling the proper officers of the government to pay the laborers who have been employed on the extension of the capitol the same am

On Apr 9, 1852, the Senate voted 7–33 (SJR 17). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–15, Others 1–18. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 7
No: 33
Did not vote: 33
Date: Apr 9, 1852

By party

Democrats6 yes · 15 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 18 no · 10 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
Stephen Adams D-MS 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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