To postpone until monday the 24th further consideration of the bill S. 94, allowing a credit for a limited period, for duties on railroad iron imported into the

On Apr 11, 1854, the Senate voted 33–9 (S 94). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 21–7, Others 12–2. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 33
No: 9
Did not vote: 28
Date: Apr 11, 1854

By party

Democrats21 yes · 7 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others12 yes · 2 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Fitzpatrick D-AL voted no
Clement Claiborne Clay Jr. D-AL voted no
James Shields D-IL voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted no
Josiah James Evans D-SC 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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