To adjourn, due to the late hour, during debate on the bill H. R. 337. (p. 977-3,2)

On Mar 1, 1853, the Senate voted 14–12. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 8–8, Others 6–4. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 14
No: 12
Did not vote: 47
Date: Mar 1, 1853

By party

Democrats8 yes · 8 no · 28 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 4 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Solon Borland D-AR voted no
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH 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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