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Senate roll call 48 · 33rd Congress · Mar 2, 1854

To amend S. 22, by authorizing President to appoint three resident commissioners to set up election precincts, select polling places, and hold election on the f

On Mar 2, 1854, the Senate voted 10–30 (S 22). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–22, Others 7–8. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
10
No
30
Did not vote
30
Date
Mar 2, 1854

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 22 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 8 no · 13 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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