To amend H.R. 18, making appropriations for improvements of certain rivers and harbors in the U.S., by eliminating the appropriation of $12,000 for the improvem

On Jul 20, 1846, the Senate voted 27–26 (HR 18). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–12, Others 10–14. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 27
No: 26
Did not vote: 11
Date: Jul 20, 1846

By party

Democrats17 yes · 12 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 14 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Semple D-IL voted no
Sidney Breese D-IL voted no
Edward Allen Hannegan D-IN voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Lewis Cass D-MI voted no
Jesse Speight D-MS voted no
Daniel Stevens Dickinson D-NY voted no
William Allen D-OH voted no
Daniel Sturgeon D-PA voted no
Simon Cameron D-PA voted no
Samuel Houston D-TX voted no
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX 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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