To consider the articles of agreement and convention made and concluded at the city of washington june 5, 1854, between the U.S. And the miame tribe of indians.

On Aug 2, 1854, the Senate voted 27–8. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 21–4, Others 6–4. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 27
No: 8
Did not vote: 35
Date: Aug 2, 1854

By party

Democrats21 yes · 4 no · 17 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 4 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
Stephen Russell Mallory D-FL voted no
Josiah James Evans D-SC voted no
Samuel Houston D-TX 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 consider the articles of agreement and…: Senate Vote, Aug 2, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-S-324/to-consider-the-articles-of-agreement-and-convention-made (accessed 2026-10-17).