To proceed to the consideration of the bill H.R. 392, making appropriations for the repair, preservation and completion of certain public works, heretofore comm

On Jul 28, 1854, the Senate voted 35–12 (HR 392). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–10, Others 17–2. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 35
No: 12
Did not vote: 23
Date: Jul 28, 1854

By party

Democrats18 yes · 10 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others17 yes · 2 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Fitzpatrick D-AL voted no
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
Stephen Russell Mallory D-FL voted no
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted no
Stephen Adams D-MS voted no
Richard Brodhead D-PA voted no
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted no
Samuel Houston 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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