To amend to the bill H. R. 337, by enabling those persons who desire to purchase land along any proposed railroad routes, to do so, provided they take an oath t

On Mar 2, 1853, the Senate voted 30–19 (HR 337). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 25–5, Others 5–14. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 30
No: 19
Did not vote: 24
Date: Mar 2, 1853

By party

Democrats25 yes · 5 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 14 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Robert Milledge Charlton D-GA voted no
Pierre Soulé D-LA voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted no
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX 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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