To table in order to postpone indefinitely the ratification of treaty between the U.S. And mexico. (p. 342)

On Jun 29, 1854, the Senate voted 19–24. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–12, Others 0–12. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 19
No: 24
Did not vote: 27
Date: Jun 29, 1854

By party

Democrats19 yes · 12 no · 11 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 12 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
Stephen Russell Mallory D-FL voted no
James Shields D-IL voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
John Pettit D-IN voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted no
Philip Allen D-RI voted no
Josiah James Evans D-SC voted no
Samuel Houston D-TX 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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