To amend the bill H.R. 856, (10 stat 6. 704, 3-3-1855), providing post routes for new territories, by directing the postmaster general to advertise for 3 months

On Mar 3, 1855, the Senate voted 15–23 (HR 856). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–17, Others 9–6. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 15
No: 23
Did not vote: 32
Date: Mar 3, 1855

By party

Democrats6 yes · 17 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others9 yes · 6 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John B. Weller D-CA voted yes
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted yes
Stephen Russell Mallory D-FL voted yes
James Shields D-IL voted yes
Stephen Adams D-MS voted yes
Isaac Pigeon Walker D-WI 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the bill H.R. 856, (10 stat 6. 704…: Senate Vote, Mar 3, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-S-526/to-amend-the-bill-h-r-856-10-stat (accessed 2026-10-17).