To table a motion to reconsider the vote by which S. 268, a bill providing for the relief of the claimants of the private armed brig general armstrong, was orde

On Feb 2, 1855, the Senate voted 23–25 (S 268). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–18, Others 12–7. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 23
No: 25
Did not vote: 22
Date: Feb 2, 1855

By party

Democrats11 yes · 18 no · 13 didn’t vote
Others12 yes · 7 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Fitzpatrick D-AL voted yes
Clement Claiborne Clay Jr. D-AL voted yes
Robert Ward Johnson D-AR voted yes
Isaac Toucey D-CT voted yes
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted yes
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted yes
Stephen Adams D-MS voted yes
Richard Brodhead D-PA voted yes
Philip Allen D-RI voted yes
Josiah James Evans D-SC voted yes
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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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