To lay on the table the bill, H.R. 492, paying l.r. Lynn and dean s. Howard full balance due for the construction of a dredging machine at whitehall, n.y. And o

On Mar 3, 1855, the Senate voted 16–18 (HR 492). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–10, Others 9–8. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 16
No: 18
Did not vote: 36
Date: Mar 3, 1855

By party

Democrats7 yes · 10 no · 25 didn’t vote
Others9 yes · 8 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Robert Ward Johnson D-AR voted yes
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted yes
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted yes
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted yes
Stephen Adams D-MS voted yes
William Wright D-NJ voted yes
Philip Allen D-RI 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 lay on the table the bill, H.R. 492…: Senate Vote, Mar 3, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-S-540/to-lay-on-the-table-the-bill-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).