To amend H.R. 207, by providing that the contract for the transportation of the mail be transferred from the navy to the post office department. (p. 1325-2)

On May 11, 1852, the Senate voted 18–19 (HR 207). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–7, Others 4–12. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 18
No: 19
Did not vote: 36
Date: May 11, 1852

By party

Democrats14 yes · 7 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 12 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
Lewis Cass D-MI voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted no
Charles Tillinghast James D-RI voted no
Samuel Houston D-TX voted no
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX 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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