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Senate roll call 24 · 29th Congress · Jan 22, 1846

To postpone further consideration of the nomination of george w. Woodward, as associate justice of the supreme court of the U.S., until next monday, the 2nd of

On Jan 22, 1846, the Senate voted 21–28. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–7, Others 1–21. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
21
No
28
Did not vote
15
Date
Jan 22, 1846

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 7 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 21 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, “To postpone further consideration of the…: Senate Vote, Jan 22, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-S-24/to-postpone-further-consideration-of-the-nomination-of-george (accessed 2026-10-17).