To proceed to the consideration of the bill S. 675, protecting officers and other persons acting under the authority of the United States. (p. 902-3)

On Feb 23, 1855, the Senate voted 23–15 (S 675). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 13–6, Others 10–9. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 23
No: 15
Did not vote: 32
Date: Feb 23, 1855

By party

Democrats13 yes · 6 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 9 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Shields D-IL voted no
John Pettit D-IN voted no
Stephen Adams D-MS voted no
William Wright D-NJ voted no
Charles Tillinghast James D-RI 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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Capitol Receipts, “To proceed to the consideration of the bill…: Senate Vote, Feb 23…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-S-480/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-the-bill-s (accessed 2026-10-17).