To order S. 22 to be engrossed and read for a third time. (p. 520-3)

On Mar 2, 1854, the Senate voted 29–12 (S 22). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–4, Others 7–8. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 29
No: 12
Did not vote: 29
Date: Mar 2, 1854

By party

Democrats22 yes · 4 no · 16 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 8 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
Charles Tillinghast James D-RI voted no
Henry Dodge D-WI 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 order S. 22 to be engrossed and read for…: Senate Vote, Mar 2, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-S-51/to-order-s-22-to-be-engrossed-and-read (accessed 2026-10-17).