To concur to the amendment, as in committee of the whole, to H.R. 89, eliminating the appropriation of $40,000 for fort delaware.

On Jul 7, 1838, the Senate voted 15–19 (HR 89). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–12, Others 3–7. 12 members voted against their own party.

During the 25th Congress (1837–1838), Martin Van Buren was president.

Yes: 15
No: 19
Did not vote: 25
Date: Jul 7, 1838

By party

Democrats12 yes · 12 no · 16 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 7 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Savin Fulton D-AR voted no
John Milton Niles D-CT voted no
Alfred Cuthbert D-GA voted no
Alexander Mouton D-LA voted no
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted no
Garret Dorset Wall D-NJ voted no
Nathaniel Pitcher Tallmadge D-NY voted no
Silas Wright Jr. D-NY voted no
William Allen D-OH voted no
James Buchanan D-PA voted no
William Cabell Rives D-VA voted no
William Henry Roane D-VA 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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