To amend the bill H. R. 333, the amendment authorizing the purchase of the stanley gallery of indian portraits and historical scenes in the smithsonian institut

On Mar 3, 1853, the Senate voted 14–27 (HR 333). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–16, Others 6–11. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 14
No: 27
Did not vote: 32
Date: Mar 3, 1853

By party

Democrats8 yes · 16 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 11 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William King Sebastian D-AR voted yes
John B. Weller D-CA voted yes
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted yes
James Asheton Bayard Jr. D-DE voted yes
Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted yes
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted yes
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted yes
Charles Tillinghast James D-RI voted yes

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 the bill H. R. 333, the amendment…: Senate Vote, Mar 3, 1853,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-S-352/to-amend-the-bill-h-r-333-the-amendment (accessed 2026-10-17).