On deciding the point of order during debate on the bill H.R. 207, which point of order is that the amendment reported by the committee on finances proposing an

On Apr 26, 1852, the Senate voted 29–12 (HR 207). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 10–11, Others 19–1. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 29
No: 12
Did not vote: 32
Date: Apr 26, 1852

By party

Democrats10 yes · 11 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others19 yes · 1 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted yes
James Asheton Bayard Jr. D-DE voted yes
James Shields D-IL voted yes
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted yes
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted yes
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted yes
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted yes
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted yes
Charles Tillinghast James D-RI voted yes
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX 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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