To amend H.R. 48, by providing that the SEC. Of the treasury pay to robert c. Schenck, late envoy to brazil, and john s. Pendleton, late charge 'd' affairs to a

On Jul 26, 1854, the Senate voted 27–17 (HR 48). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 21–6, Others 6–11. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 27
No: 17
Did not vote: 26
Date: Jul 26, 1854

By party

Democrats21 yes · 6 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 11 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Fitzpatrick D-AL voted no
William King Sebastian D-AR voted no
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
James Asheton Bayard Jr. D-DE voted no
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX 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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