To amend H.R. 240, by eliminating section three which authorizes the President of the United States to appoint naval commanders, in addition to captains, to be

On Aug 30, 1852, the Senate voted 22–20 (HR 240). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 11–12, Others 11–8. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 22
No: 20
Did not vote: 31
Date: Aug 30, 1852

By party

Democrats11 yes · 12 no · 21 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 8 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jeremiah Clemens D-AL voted yes
William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted yes
Solon Borland D-AR voted yes
Stephen Russell Mallory D-FL voted yes
James Shields D-IL voted yes
Stephen Adams D-MS voted yes
Richard Brodhead D-PA voted yes
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted yes
Samuel Houston 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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