To withdraw a motion to reconsider the vote passing the bill S. 60, (2-17-55), authorizing the construction of a subterranean telegraph line from the miss. Or t

On Jul 18, 1854, the Senate voted 30–19 (S 60). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–12, Others 13–7. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 30
No: 19
Did not vote: 21
Date: Jul 18, 1854

By party

Democrats17 yes · 12 no · 13 didn’t vote
Others13 yes · 7 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Fitzpatrick D-AL voted no
Clement Claiborne Clay Jr. D-AL voted no
Robert Ward Johnson D-AR voted no
James Asheton Bayard Jr. D-DE voted no
John Slidell D-LA voted no
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted no
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted no
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted no
Josiah James Evans D-SC voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA voted no
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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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