On concurring, in amendment of committee on finance to the bill H.R. 554 (2-28-1855), making appropriation for the payment of invalid and other pensions of U.S.

On Feb 22, 1855, the Senate voted 20–19 (HR 554). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 15–7, Others 5–12. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 20
No: 19
Did not vote: 31
Date: Feb 22, 1855

By party

Democrats15 yes · 7 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 12 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Pettit D-IN voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
John Sullivan Wells D-NH voted no
Charles Tillinghast James D-RI voted no
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX voted no
Henry Dodge D-WI voted no
Isaac Pigeon Walker D-WI 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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