To proceed to the consideration of the bill S. 211, authorizing the President to incorporate the officers of the late texas navy into the navy of the U.S. (p.

On Jul 28, 1854, the Senate voted 19–22 (S 211). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–8, Others 5–14. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 19
No: 22
Did not vote: 29
Date: Jul 28, 1854

By party

Democrats14 yes · 8 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 14 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Robert Ward Johnson D-AR voted no
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted no
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted no
Stephen Adams D-MS voted no
Philip Allen D-RI voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA voted no
Henry Dodge D-WI 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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Capitol Receipts, “To proceed to the consideration of the bill…: Senate Vote, Jul 28…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-S-276/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-the-bill-s (accessed 2026-10-17).