On ordering engrossment and third reading of the bill which provides to recompense the discoverer of practical anaesthisia in the sum of $100,000.

On Apr 19, 1854, the Senate voted 24–13 (S 210). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 12–12, Others 12–1. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 24
No: 13
Did not vote: 33
Date: Apr 19, 1854

By party

Democrats12 yes · 12 no · 18 didn’t vote
Others12 yes · 1 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Fitzpatrick D-AL voted no
Clement Claiborne Clay Jr. D-AL voted no
John Slidell D-LA voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted no
Richard Brodhead D-PA voted no
Philip Allen D-RI voted no
Josiah James Evans D-SC voted no
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA 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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