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Senate roll call 383 · 33rd Congress · Jan 17, 1855

To amend S. 332, by proposing the substitute that no new judges be appointed and the duties now performed by the district and circuit courts of the U.S. In each

On Jan 17, 1855, the Senate voted 19–26 (S 332). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–14, Others 6–12. 13 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
19
No
26
Did not vote
25
Date
Jan 17, 1855

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 14 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 12 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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