To lay on the table the bill, H.R. 517, (10 stat l 642, 3-2-1855), authorizing coporate authorities of georgetown to impose additional taxes. (p. 924)

On Feb 24, 1855, the Senate voted 16–17 (HR 517). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–9, Others 7–8. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 16
No: 17
Did not vote: 37
Date: Feb 24, 1855

By party

Democrats9 yes · 9 no · 24 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 8 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John B. Weller D-CA voted no
Isaac Toucey D-CT voted no
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
John Pettit D-IN voted no
Stephen Adams D-MS voted no
William Wright D-NJ voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA 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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