To pass H.R. 380, for the relief of betsy nash and as amended providing to pay the widow of james c. Batchelder who was killed in boston 1854, while assisting t

On Jul 31, 1854, the Senate voted 37–12 (HR 380). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–3, Others 11–9. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 37
No: 12
Did not vote: 21
Date: Jul 31, 1854

By party

Democrats26 yes · 3 no · 13 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 9 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI 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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