To table the bill S. 73, extending the patent of ross winans for an improvement in the construction of axles for railroad cars. (p. 1080-3, JP. 405, 70)

On Jul 13, 1846, the Senate voted 26–20 (S 73). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 16–11, Others 10–9. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 26
No: 20
Did not vote: 18
Date: Jul 13, 1846

By party

Democrats16 yes · 11 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 9 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted no
Chester Ashley D-AR voted no
John Milton Niles D-CT voted no
James Diament Westcott Jr. D-FL voted no
James Semple D-IL voted no
Edward Allen Hannegan D-IN voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Daniel Stevens Dickinson D-NY voted no
John Adams Dix D-NY voted no
Daniel Sturgeon D-PA voted no
Simon Cameron D-PA 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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