On ordering engrossment and third reading of S. 565, for the relief of workmen engaged on the addition to the capitol by granting thirty days pay. (p. 228-2,3)

On Jan 6, 1853, the Senate voted 17–21 (S 565). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–15, Others 5–6. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 17
No: 21
Did not vote: 35
Date: Jan 6, 1853

By party

Democrats12 yes · 15 no · 17 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 6 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Solon Borland D-AR voted yes
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted yes
Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted yes
James Shields D-IL voted yes
Charles William Cathcart D-IN voted yes
Pierre Soulé D-LA voted yes
Lewis Cass D-MI voted yes
Richard Brodhead D-PA voted yes
Samuel Houston D-TX voted yes
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX voted yes
Henry Dodge D-WI voted yes
Isaac Pigeon Walker D-WI 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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