To amend the bill H.R. 48, so as to give the clerks in the office of the coast survey higher renumeration and put them on a basis with other clerks. (p. 1959-2

On Jul 27, 1854, the Senate voted 21–19 (HR 48). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 15–8, Others 6–11. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 21
No: 19
Did not vote: 30
Date: Jul 27, 1854

By party

Democrats15 yes · 8 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 11 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Fitzpatrick D-AL voted no
Clement Claiborne Clay Jr. D-AL voted no
James Asheton Bayard Jr. D-DE voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
John Slidell D-LA voted no
Josiah James Evans D-SC 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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