To table a bill to enable the people of oregon territory to form a constitution and state government and for the admission of such state into the union.

On Mar 3, 1855, the Senate voted 27–11. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–3, Others 9–8. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 27
No: 11
Did not vote: 32
Date: Mar 3, 1855

By party

Democrats18 yes · 3 no · 21 didn’t vote
Others9 yes · 8 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John B. Weller D-CA voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
Samuel Houston 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table a bill to enable the people of…: Senate Vote, Mar 3, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-S-546/to-table-a-bill-to-enable-the-people-of (accessed 2026-10-17).