On agreeing, to the amended amendment to the bill H.R. 392, appropriating $50,000 for surveying the harbors of san pedro, santa barbara, monterey, san francisco

On Jul 31, 1854, the Senate voted 25–23 (HR 392). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–7, Others 3–16. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 25
No: 23
Did not vote: 22
Date: Jul 31, 1854

By party

Democrats22 yes · 7 no · 13 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 16 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
John Pettit D-IN voted no
John Slidell D-LA voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS 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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