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Senate roll call 250 · 32nd Congress · Jan 20, 1853

To postpone, until tomorrow, consideration of S. 560, for constructing a railroad and branches for postal communication between the atlantic and pacific oceans

On Jan 20, 1853, the Senate voted 24–17 (S 560). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 4–17, Others 20–0. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
24
No
17
Did not vote
32
Date
Jan 20, 1853

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 17 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others20 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 postpone, until tomorrow, consideration…: Senate Vote, Jan 20, 1853,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-S-250/to-postpone-until-tomorrow-consideration-of-s-560-for (accessed 2026-10-17).