To amend S. 511 (10 stat. 701, 3-3-1855), a bill to extend the bounty land laws, by providing that the benefits be available to all members of the armed forces.

On Jan 19, 1855, the Senate voted 24–17 (S 511). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 6–17, Others 18–0. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 24
No: 17
Did not vote: 29
Date: Jan 19, 1855

By party

Democrats6 yes · 17 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others18 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Stephen Russell Mallory D-FL voted yes
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted yes
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted yes
Charles Tillinghast James D-RI voted yes
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted yes
Josiah James Evans D-SC voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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