To amend S. 589, (3-2-1855), a bill to establish a circuit court in and for the state of california, by striking out the 1st SEC. The word "circuit" and inserti

On Feb 12, 1855, the Senate voted 12–27 (S 589). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–15, Others 5–12. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 12
No: 27
Did not vote: 31
Date: Feb 12, 1855

By party

Democrats7 yes · 15 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 12 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Fitzpatrick D-AL voted yes
John Slidell D-LA voted yes
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted yes
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted yes
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted yes
Stephen Adams D-MS 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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