To sustain the decision of the chair that, although incongrous, it was still on order to amend H.R. 383, a private claims bill, by repealing the minnesota land

On Aug 3, 1854, the Senate voted 32–6 (HR 383). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 16–5, Others 16–1. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 32
No: 6
Did not vote: 32
Date: Aug 3, 1854

By party

Democrats16 yes · 5 no · 21 didn’t vote
Others16 yes · 1 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

George Wallace Jones D-IA voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
Richard Brodhead D-PA 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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