To amend S. 281, by providing that the number of representatives not be increased from 233 to 234 until an apportionment is made under a new census and that the

On Apr 8, 1852, the Senate voted 23–15 (S 281). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 14–6, Others 9–9. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 23
No: 15
Did not vote: 35
Date: Apr 8, 1852

By party

Democrats14 yes · 6 no · 24 didn’t vote
Others9 yes · 9 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted no
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted no
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted no
Richard Brodhead D-PA 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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