To table S. 388, (8-3-1854), a bill authorizing the extension of the alexandria and washington railroad into the district of columbia. (p. 1601-2)

On Jul 5, 1854, the Senate voted 26–12 (S 388). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–8, Others 9–4. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 26
No: 12
Did not vote: 32
Date: Jul 5, 1854

By party

Democrats17 yes · 8 no · 17 didn’t vote
Others9 yes · 4 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Robert Ward Johnson D-AR voted no
John B. Weller D-CA voted no
Stephen Russell Mallory D-FL voted no
Jared Warner Williams D-NH voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted no
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table S. 388, (8-3-1854), a bill…: Senate Vote, Jul 5, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-S-177/to-table-s-388-8-3-1854-a-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).