To print a letter from louis kossuth to the President-protempore of the Senate and a communication from him to the President of the United States. (p.590-1)

On Feb 18, 1852, the Senate voted 21–20. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 15–7, Others 6–13. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 21
No: 20
Did not vote: 32
Date: Feb 18, 1852

By party

Democrats15 yes · 7 no · 22 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 13 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jeremiah Clemens D-AL voted no
William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted no
Solon Borland D-AR voted no
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted no
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC 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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