To amend H.R. 492 (9 stat 39, 7/23/1846), authorizing the issue of treasury notes and a loan, by eliminating the clause providing that upon redemption of treasu

On Jul 18, 1846, the Senate voted 16–33 (HR 492). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–21, Others 8–12. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 16
No: 33
Did not vote: 15
Date: Jul 18, 1846

By party

Democrats8 yes · 21 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 12 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Arthur Pendleton Bagby D-AL voted yes
James Diament Westcott Jr. D-FL voted yes
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted yes
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted yes
Jesse Speight D-MS voted yes
William Henry Haywood Jr. D-NC voted yes
John Adams Dix D-NY voted yes
William Allen D-OH 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 492 (9 stat 39, 7/23/1846)…: Senate Vote, Jul 18, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-S-165/to-amend-h-r-492-9-stat-39-7 (accessed 2026-10-17).