To amend H.R. 335 (10-stat. L. 181, feb. 3, 1853), the deficiency appropriation bill for 1853, by adding a proposal to pay $300,000 to the state of california f

On Feb 15, 1853, the Senate voted 21–20 (HR 335). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–8, Others 4–12. 8 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: Feb 15, 1853

By party

Democrats17 yes · 8 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 12 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Fitzpatrick D-AL voted no
Solon Borland D-AR voted no
Isaac Toucey D-CT voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted no
William Ford De Saussure D-SC voted no
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA voted no

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. 335 (10-stat. L. 181, feb. 3…: Senate Vote, Feb 15, 1853,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-S-270/to-amend-h-r-335-10-stat-l-181 (accessed 2026-10-17).