That the Senate recede from its amendment to H.R. 48, (8-4-1854), the civil and diplomatic appropriations bill, which amendment appropriates $500,000 for the co

On Aug 3, 1854, the Senate voted 27–19 (HR 48). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–9, Others 8–10. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 27
No: 19
Did not vote: 24
Date: Aug 3, 1854

By party

Democrats19 yes · 9 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 10 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John B. Weller D-CA voted no
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
Stephen Russell Mallory D-FL voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH 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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