To amend a resolution relating to mexican american treaty by adding a new art. 9, providing for transit, mail and other privileges to be enjoyed on an equality

On Apr 17, 1854, the Senate voted 28–18. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–14, Others 10–4. 14 members voted against their own party.

During the 33rd Congress (1853–1854), Franklin Pierce was president.

Yes: 28
No: 18
Did not vote: 24
Date: Apr 17, 1854

By party

Democrats18 yes · 14 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 4 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Isaac Toucey D-CT voted no
Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted no
James Shields D-IL voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
John Pettit D-IN voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
Lewis Cass D-MI voted no
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted no
Stephen Adams D-MS voted no
Philip Allen D-RI voted no
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted no
Josiah James Evans D-SC voted no
James Murray Mason 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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