To amend an amendment to H.R. 392, by giving the President, instead of "said secretary," the power to suspend appropriations for public works where he deems suc

On Jul 29, 1854, the Senate voted 23–22 (HR 392). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–7, Others 6–15. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 23
No: 22
Did not vote: 25
Date: Jul 29, 1854

By party

Democrats17 yes · 7 no · 18 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 15 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Fitzpatrick D-AL voted no
Stephen Russell Mallory D-FL voted no
Stephen Adams D-MS voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted no
Philip Allen D-RI voted no
Josiah James Evans D-SC voted no
James Murray Mason 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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