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On Dec 16, 1851, the Senate voted 30–15. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–8, Others 11–7. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 30
No: 15
Did not vote: 28
Date: Dec 16, 1851

By party

Democrats19 yes · 8 no · 17 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 7 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jeremiah Clemens D-AL voted no
William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted no
Solon Borland D-AR voted no
William King Sebastian D-AR voted no
James Asheton Bayard Jr. D-DE voted no
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA 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 pass a resolution providing that a…: Senate Vote, Dec 16, 1851,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-S-30/to-pass-a-resolution-providing-that-a-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).