On ordering engrossment and third reading of S. 171, relating to claim of william r. Nevins, and extension of his machine patent for rolling and cutting biscuit

On Mar 10, 1854, the Senate voted 21–11 (S 171). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 10–9, Others 11–2. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 21
No: 11
Did not vote: 38
Date: Mar 10, 1854

By party

Democrats10 yes · 9 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 2 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Fitzpatrick D-AL voted no
Clement Claiborne Clay Jr. D-AL voted no
Robert Ward Johnson D-AR voted no
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
James Asheton Bayard Jr. D-DE voted no
John Slidell D-LA voted no
Stephen Adams D-MS voted no
John Renshaw Thomson D-NJ voted no
Thomas Jefferson Rusk 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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