To amend S. J. RES. 17, by providing that claims of the workmen for time lost while awaiting appropriations be examined and they be paid at the rate they would

On Apr 9, 1852, the Senate voted 29–15 (SJR 17). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 14–9, Others 15–6. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 29
No: 15
Did not vote: 29
Date: Apr 9, 1852

By party

Democrats14 yes · 9 no · 21 didn’t vote
Others15 yes · 6 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted no
William King Sebastian D-AR voted no
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
Stephen Russell Mallory D-FL voted no
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted no
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted no
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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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