To suspend rules and introduce S. 547, (3-3-53), regarding the claim of william hazard wigg, deceased, for losses sustained in the revolutionary war. (p. 853-1

On Feb 25, 1853, the House voted 93–63. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 56–29, Others 37–34. 29 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 93
No: 63
Did not vote: 83
Date: Feb 25, 1853

By party

Democrats56 yes · 29 no · 44 didn’t vote
Others37 yes · 34 no · 39 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Williamson Robert Winfield Cobb D-AL voted no
Chauncey Fitch Cleveland D-CT voted no
Richard Sheppard Molony D-IL voted no
Daniel Mace D-IN voted no
Edward Preble Little D-MA voted no
William Thomas Hamilton D-MD voted no
Willard Preble Hall D-MO voted no
Nathan Taylor Stratton D-NJ voted no
Charles Skelton D-NJ voted no
Isaac Wildrick D-NJ voted no
John Gelston Floyd D-NY voted no
William Murray D-NY voted no
Josiah Sutherland D-NY voted no
Preston King D-NY voted no
Willard Ives D-NY voted no
Timothy Jenkins D-NY voted no
Leander Babcock D-NY voted no
Daniel Terryll Jones D-NY voted no
Reuben Robie D-NY voted no
Charles Sweetser D-OH voted no
Norton Strange Townshend D-OH voted no
Milo Melankthon Dimmick D-PA voted no
Galusha Aaron Grow D-PA voted no
James Gamble D-PA voted no
Andrew Johnson D-TN voted no
George Washington Jones D-TN voted no
Isham Green Harris D-TN voted no
John Singleton Millson D-VA voted no
Ben C. Eastman D-WI 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend rules and introduce S. 547…: House Vote, Feb 25, 1853,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-H-434/to-suspend-rules-and-introduce-s-547-3-3 (accessed 2026-10-17).