To amend H.R. 146 (10-stat. L. 161, feb. 26, 1853), regulating fees, costs, etc. In the federal courts, by seeking to prohibit the appointment by the judge ther

On Feb 12, 1853, the Senate voted 16–36 (HR 14). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–21, Others 7–15. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 16
No: 36
Did not vote: 21
Date: Feb 12, 1853

By party

Democrats9 yes · 21 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 15 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Solon Borland D-AR voted yes
John B. Weller D-CA voted yes
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted yes
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted yes
Lewis Cass D-MI voted yes
Richard Brodhead D-PA voted yes
Charles Tillinghast James D-RI voted yes
Samuel Houston D-TX 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 146 (10-stat. L. 161, feb. 26…: Senate Vote, Feb 12…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-S-269/to-amend-h-r-146-10-stat-l-161 (accessed 2026-10-17).