To amend S.J. RES. 17 by providing for removal from office and imprisonment of officers or agents of the United States who violate thier authority by making con

On Apr 9, 1852, the Senate voted 12–28 (SJR 17). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–10, Others 1–18. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 12
No: 28
Did not vote: 33
Date: Apr 9, 1852

By party

Democrats11 yes · 10 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 18 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Shields D-IL voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted no
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted no
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted no
Robert Field Stockton D-NJ voted no
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX voted no
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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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