To amend the resolution organizing the officers of the Senate, by increasing the salaries of messengers by 20% from $900 to $1080, and $1000 to $1200 per annum.

On Jul 17, 1854, the Senate voted 28–15. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–8, Others 8–7. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 28
No: 15
Did not vote: 27
Date: Jul 17, 1854

By party

Democrats20 yes · 8 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 7 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jesse David Bright 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
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted no
Josiah James Evans D-SC voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA 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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