On adoption, of the resolution, as amended, that the Senate adjourn on jul. 17 at 12 noon and reconvene on oct. 16 at 12 noon.

On Jun 14, 1854, the Senate voted 25–16. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 13–10, Others 12–6. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 25
No: 16
Did not vote: 29
Date: Jun 14, 1854

By party

Democrats13 yes · 10 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others12 yes · 6 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Shields D-IL voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
Stephen Adams D-MS voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted no
Samuel Houston D-TX voted no
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA voted no
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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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