To amend bill H.R. 579, incorporating into the U.S. Navy certain officers of the texas navy and marine, not to exceed 8 in number, out of the naval and revenue

On Mar 3, 1855, the Senate voted 22–19 (HR 579). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 15–9, Others 7–10. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 22
No: 19
Did not vote: 29
Date: Mar 3, 1855

By party

Democrats15 yes · 9 no · 18 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 10 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Clement Claiborne Clay Jr. D-AL voted no
John Slidell D-LA voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
John Sullivan Wells D-NH voted no
Richard Brodhead D-PA voted no
Philip Allen D-RI voted no
Josiah James Evans D-SC voted no
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter 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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