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Senate roll call 707 · 27th Congress · Jan 16, 1843

To order engrossment and third reading of S. J. RES. 1, which proposes an amendment to the constitution, so as to limit the term of office of the judges of the

On Jan 16, 1843, the Senate voted 11–24 (SJR 1). Result: failed. By party: Others 0–23, Democrats 11–1. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
11
No
24
Did not vote
24
Date
Jan 16, 1843

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 1 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 23 no · 11 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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