To postpone prior orders, in order to proceed to consideration of the bill H.R. 555, (3-3-1855), making appropriations for the current and contingent expenses o

On Feb 12, 1855, the Senate voted 26–16 (HR 555). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–5, Others 6–11. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 26
No: 16
Did not vote: 28
Date: Feb 12, 1855

By party

Democrats20 yes · 5 no · 17 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 11 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Stephen Russell Mallory D-FL voted no
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
Samuel Houston D-TX voted no
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX 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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