To amend H. R. 337 ( 10 stat. 189, march 3, 1853), a bill making appropriation for the civil and diplomatic expenses of government for fiscal 1854, by striking

On Feb 26, 1853, the Senate voted 24–22 (HR 337). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 15–10, Others 9–12. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 24
No: 22
Did not vote: 27
Date: Feb 26, 1853

By party

Democrats15 yes · 10 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others9 yes · 12 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William King Sebastian D-AR voted no
Robert Milledge Charlton D-GA voted no
Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted no
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted no
Richard Brodhead D-PA voted no
Charles Tillinghast James D-RI voted no
Isaac Pigeon Walker D-WI 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. 337 ( 10 stat. 189, march 3…: Senate Vote, Feb 26, 1853,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-S-308/to-amend-h-r-337-10-stat-189-march (accessed 2026-10-17).