To amend a resolution relating to the mexican american treaty by adding a new article providing for transit, mail and other privileges to be granted by the mexi

On Apr 17, 1854, the Senate voted 22–17. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 15–13, Others 7–4. 13 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 22
No: 17
Did not vote: 31
Date: Apr 17, 1854

By party

Democrats15 yes · 13 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 4 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Augustus Caesar Dodge D-IA voted no
James Shields D-IL voted no
John Pettit D-IN voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
Lewis Cass D-MI voted no
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted no
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted no
Stephen Adams D-MS voted no
Philip Allen D-RI voted no
Josiah James Evans D-SC 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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