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On Jun 17, 1844, the Senate voted 29–14 (HR 75). Result: passed. By party: Others 18–9, Democrats 11–5. 5 members voted against their own party.

During the 28th Congress (1843–1844), John Tyler was president.

Yes: 29
No: 14
Did not vote: 15
Date: Jun 17, 1844

By party

Democrats11 yes · 5 no · 12 didn’t vote
Others18 yes · 9 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted no
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted no
William Henry Haywood Jr. D-NC voted no
Benjamin Tappan D-OH voted no
Daniel Elliott Huger 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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