On sustaining, as in committee of the whole, the decision of the chair made during consideration of bill H.R. 46, (app. 7-31-1854), making appropriations for TH

On Apr 27, 1854, the Senate voted 17–15 (HR 46). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 13–5, Others 4–10. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 17
No: 15
Did not vote: 38
Date: Apr 27, 1854

By party

Democrats13 yes · 5 no · 24 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 10 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Fitzpatrick D-AL voted no
Clement Claiborne Clay Jr. D-AL voted no
William King Sebastian D-AR voted no
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX voted no
Isaac Pigeon Walker 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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