To ratify art. III to resolution, which establishes a compensation of seven million dollars to be paid by the U.S. To the mexican government in consideration of

On Apr 17, 1854, the Senate voted 35–9. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 24–5, Others 11–4. 5 members voted against their own party.

During the 33rd Congress (1853–1854), Franklin Pierce was president.

Yes: 35
No: 9
Did not vote: 26
Date: Apr 17, 1854

By party

Democrats24 yes · 5 no · 13 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 4 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Asheton Bayard Jr. D-DE voted no
James Shields D-IL voted no
John Pettit D-IN voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC 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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