To postpone further consideration at this time of H.R. 445, its a bill reorganizing the courts, reforming and improving the laws of the district of columbia.

On Feb 24, 1855, the Senate voted 18–20 (HR 445). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–16, Others 11–4. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 18
No: 20
Did not vote: 32
Date: Feb 24, 1855

By party

Democrats7 yes · 16 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 4 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted yes
Isaac Toucey D-CT voted yes
James Asheton Bayard Jr. D-DE voted yes
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted yes
Josiah James Evans D-SC voted yes
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX voted yes
James Murray Mason 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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