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Senate roll call 234 · 29th Congress · Aug 6, 1846

On ordering a third reading, of H.R. 149 (9 stat l. 660, app. 8/7/1846), for the payment of claims of the heirs of the late robert fulton, for damage to, and TH

On Aug 6, 1846, the Senate voted 32–15 (HR 149). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 10–15, Others 22–0. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
32
No
15
Did not vote
17
Date
Aug 6, 1846

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 15 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Others22 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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, “On ordering a third reading, of H.R. 149 (9…: Senate Vote, Aug 6, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-S-234/on-ordering-a-third-reading-of-h-r-149 (accessed 2026-10-17).