To amend H.R. 196 (8-31-52), a bill making appropriations for civil and diplomatic expenses for fiscal 1853, by increasing the salary of the commissioner to chi

On Aug 11, 1852, the House voted 121–27 (HR 196). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 69–17, Others 52–10. 17 members voted against their own party.

During the 32nd Congress (1851–1852), Millard Fillmore was president.

Yes: 121
No: 27
Did not vote: 91
Date: Aug 11, 1852

By party

Democrats69 yes · 17 no · 43 didn’t vote
Others52 yes · 10 no · 48 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Williamson Robert Winfield Cobb D-AL voted no
John Givan Davis D-IN voted no
Daniel Mace D-IN voted no
Harry Hibbard D-NH voted no
Charles Skelton D-NJ voted no
Isaac Wildrick D-NJ voted no
John Gelston Floyd D-NY voted no
Gilbert Dean D-NY voted no
Alexander Hamilton Buell D-NY voted no
Timothy Jenkins D-NY voted no
Thomas Ross D-PA voted no
Andrew Parker D-PA voted no
Carlton Brandaga Curtis D-PA voted no
Andrew Johnson D-TN voted no
George Washington Jones D-TN voted no
Fayette Mcmullen D-VA voted no
James Madison Hite Beale D-VA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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