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Senate roll call 256 · 32nd Congress · Jan 27, 1853

To table the resolution giving instructions to the committee on foreign relations regarding the declaration by great britain annexed to the clayton- bulwer trea

On Jan 27, 1853, the Senate voted 9–37. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–25, Others 6–12. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
9
No
37
Did not vote
27
Date
Jan 27, 1853

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 25 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 12 no · 11 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 table the resolution giving instructions…: Senate Vote, Jan 27…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-S-256/to-table-the-resolution-giving-instructions-to-the-committee (accessed 2026-10-17).