On adoption of the resolution to appoint a select committee of five members to conduct an inquiry during recess into imports, to determine whether and what frau

On Aug 31, 1852, the Senate voted 26–14. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 14–7, Others 12–7. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 26
No: 14
Did not vote: 33
Date: Aug 31, 1852

By party

Democrats14 yes · 7 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others12 yes · 7 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Stephen Adams D-MS voted no
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted no
William Ford De Saussure D-SC voted no
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA voted no
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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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Capitol Receipts, “On adoption of the resolution to appoint a…: Senate Vote, Aug 31, 1852,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-S-231/on-adoption-of-the-resolution-to-appoint-a-select (accessed 2026-10-17).