To order engrossment and third reading of the amended bill, S. 40, (app. 3/1/1845, 5 stat. L. 731), renewing certain naval pensions for the five year term.

On Jan 14, 1845, the Senate voted 31–12 (S 40). Result: passed. By party: Others 21–3, Democrats 10–9. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 31
No: 12
Did not vote: 15
Date: Jan 14, 1845

By party

Democrats10 yes · 9 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others21 yes · 3 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Ambrose Hundley Sevier D-AR voted no
Chester Ashley D-AR voted no
James Semple D-IL voted no
Sidney Breese D-IL voted no
William Henry Haywood Jr. D-NC voted no
Charles Gordon Atherton D-NH voted no
Levi Woodbury D-NH voted no
Benjamin Tappan D-OH voted no
William Allen D-OH 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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