On deciding the point of order raised by robert m. T. Hunter (d- VA.), aug. 11, 1852, that the amendment to H.R. 43 (app. Aug. 30, 1852, 10-stat. L. 41), to app

On Aug 11, 1852, the Senate voted 30–14 (HR 43). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 15–11, Others 15–3. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 30
No: 14
Did not vote: 29
Date: Aug 11, 1852

By party

Democrats15 yes · 11 no · 18 didn’t vote
Others15 yes · 3 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted no
James Asheton Bayard Jr. D-DE voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
David Meriwether D-KY voted no
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted no
Robert Field Stockton D-NJ voted no
Richard Brodhead D-PA voted no
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted no
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA voted no
Isaac Pigeon Walker D-WI 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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