To table memorial from the "penn society for promoting the abolition of slavery" asking that the Senate proceed to expunge from the statute book the fugitive SL

On Jul 18, 1854, the Senate voted 37–14. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–5, Others 8–9. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 37
No: 14
Did not vote: 19
Date: Jul 18, 1854

By party

Democrats29 yes · 5 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 9 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
Charles Tillinghast James D-RI voted no
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted no
Henry Dodge D-WI voted no
Isaac Pigeon Walker D-WI 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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