To receed from its amendment to H. R. 314 (10 stat 121, aug. 31, 1852), a bill making appropriations for lighthouses and similar structures. The amendment estab

On Aug 30, 1852, the Senate voted 17–27 (HR 314). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–21, Others 12–6. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 17
No: 27
Did not vote: 29
Date: Aug 30, 1852

By party

Democrats5 yes · 21 no · 18 didn’t vote
Others12 yes · 6 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Asheton Bayard Jr. D-DE voted yes
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted yes
Lewis Cass D-MI voted yes
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX voted yes
James Murray Mason 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 receed from its amendment to H. R. 314…: Senate Vote, Aug 30, 1852,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-S-224/to-receed-from-its-amendment-to-h-r-314 (accessed 2026-10-17).