To decide whether an amendment to H.R. 95, is in order, to be received by the Senate for consideration under rule 30 of the Senate, which amendment appropriates

On Aug 3, 1854, the Senate voted 23–10 (HR 95). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 12–7, Others 11–3. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 23
No: 10
Did not vote: 37
Date: Aug 3, 1854

By party

Democrats12 yes · 7 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 3 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Robert Ward Johnson D-AR voted no
Isaac Toucey D-CT voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
John Slidell D-LA voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
Stephen Adams D-MS voted no
Josiah James Evans D-SC 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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Capitol Receipts, “To decide whether an amendment to H.R. 95…: Senate Vote, Aug 3, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-S-356/to-decide-whether-an-amendment-to-h-r-95 (accessed 2026-10-15).