To reconsider an amendment to the bill, H.R. 48, authorizing an appropriation for the continuance of the water works for the city of washington. (p. 1982-1)

On Jul 27, 1854, the Senate voted 19–21 (HR 48). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–12, Others 5–9. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 19
No: 21
Did not vote: 30
Date: Jul 27, 1854

By party

Democrats14 yes · 12 no · 16 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 9 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
James Asheton Bayard Jr. D-DE voted no
Stephen Russell Mallory D-FL voted no
James Shields D-IL voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted no
Richard Brodhead D-PA voted no
Philip Allen D-RI voted no
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA voted no
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter 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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