To concur in the amendment made in committee of the whole to H. R. 12, which would impose a duty of 20% on specific precious materials.

On Sep 7, 1841, the Senate voted 30–12. Result: passed. By party: Others 17–6, Democrats 13–6. 6 members voted against their own party.

During the 27th Congress (1841–1842), John Tyler was president.

Yes: 30
No: 12
Did not vote: 17
Date: Sep 7, 1841

By party

Democrats13 yes · 6 no · 6 didn’t vote
Others17 yes · 6 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted no
Ambrose Hundley Sevier D-AR voted no
Alfred Cuthbert D-GA voted no
Robert John Walker D-MS voted no
Silas Wright Jr. D-NY voted no
John Caldwell Calhoun D-SC 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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