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Senate roll call 60 · 33rd Congress · Mar 16, 1854

To pass a resolution providing that hon samuel s. Phelps is entitled to a seat in the U.S. Senate. (p. 646-2)

On Mar 16, 1854, the Senate voted 12–26. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–20, Others 7–6. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
12
No
26
Did not vote
32
Date
Mar 16, 1854

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 20 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 6 no · 15 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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