To amend H.R. 196 (10-stat. 76, aug. 31, 1852), civil and diplomatic appropriations bill for fiscal 1853, by appropriating $12,000 for the temporary repair of t

On Aug 23, 1852, the Senate voted 19–28 (HR 196). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–13, Others 7–15. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 19
No: 28
Did not vote: 26
Date: Aug 23, 1852

By party

Democrats12 yes · 13 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 15 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted yes
John B. Weller D-CA voted yes
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted yes
Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted yes
James Shields D-IL voted yes
Pierre Soulé D-LA voted yes
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted yes
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted yes
William Ford De Saussure D-SC voted yes
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX voted yes
James Murray Mason D-VA voted yes
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA voted yes

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 amend H.R. 196 (10-stat. 76, aug. 31…: Senate Vote, Aug 23, 1852,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-S-171/to-amend-h-r-196-10-stat-76-aug (accessed 2026-10-17).