To amend H.R. 95, by permitting the secretary of war to purchase 3000 stand of the best breech loading rifles, instead of restricting him to the purchase of the

On Aug 3, 1854, the Senate voted 23–12 (HR 95). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 11–10, Others 12–2. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 23
No: 12
Did not vote: 35
Date: Aug 3, 1854

By party

Democrats11 yes · 10 no · 21 didn’t vote
Others12 yes · 2 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Fitzpatrick D-AL voted no
Robert Ward Johnson D-AR voted no
William King Sebastian D-AR voted no
John B. Weller D-CA voted no
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
Isaac Toucey D-CT voted no
Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS 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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