To amend H.R. 286-(9 stat 19, 6/19/1846), a bill appropriating for the service of the post office dept. For the year ending june 30, 1847; by authorizing the po

On Jun 15, 1846, the Senate voted 27–24 (HR 286). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 9–22, Others 18–2. 9 members voted against their own party.

During the 29th Congress (1845–1846), James K. Polk was president.

Yes: 27
No: 24
Did not vote: 13
Date: Jun 15, 1846

By party

Democrats9 yes · 22 no · 6 didn’t vote
Others18 yes · 2 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted yes
Chester Ashley D-AR voted yes
John Milton Niles D-CT voted yes
John Fairfield D-ME voted yes
Joseph Williams Chalmers D-MS voted yes
Charles Gordon Atherton D-NH voted yes
Daniel Stevens Dickinson D-NY voted yes
John Adams Dix D-NY voted yes
Isaac Samuels Pennybacker D-VA voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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