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Senate roll call 254 · 32nd Congress · Jan 21, 1853

To proceed to the consideration of executive business. (p. 372-1)

On Jan 21, 1853, the Senate voted 21–20. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 2–19, Others 19–1. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
21
No
20
Did not vote
32
Date
Jan 21, 1853

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 19 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others19 yes · 1 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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