To postpone consideration of S. J. RES. 13, providing that the government of the U.S. Shall never interfere in the government of any other country.

On Feb 13, 1852, the Senate voted 15–24 (SJR 13). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–10, Others 5–14. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 15
No: 24
Did not vote: 34
Date: Feb 13, 1852

By party

Democrats10 yes · 10 no · 24 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 14 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jeremiah Clemens D-AL voted no
Solon Borland D-AR voted no
Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted no
James Shields D-IL voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
Pierre Soulé D-LA voted no
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted no
Lewis Cass D-MI voted no
Samuel Houston D-TX voted no
Henry Dodge 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 postpone consideration of S. J. RES. 13…: Senate Vote, Feb 13, 1852,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-S-45/to-postpone-consideration-of-s-j-res-13-providing (accessed 2026-10-17).