On agreeing in committee of the whole, to amendment to the bill H.R. 1, (9 stat 59, 8/6/1846), providing for better organization of the treasury, and for the co

On Jul 30, 1846, the Senate voted 12–40 (HR 1). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–15, Others 0–25. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 12
No: 40
Did not vote: 12
Date: Jul 30, 1846

By party

Democrats12 yes · 15 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 25 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted yes
Chester Ashley D-AR voted yes
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted yes
Jesse Speight D-MS voted yes
Joseph Williams Chalmers D-MS voted yes
Charles Gordon Atherton D-NH voted yes
Simon Cameron D-PA voted yes
George Mcduffie D-SC voted yes
John Caldwell Calhoun D-SC voted yes
Samuel Houston D-TX voted yes
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX 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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