To agree to the amendment to H.J. RES. 4, which amendment authorizes the President, at his discretion, to give to the british government the notice required by

On Apr 16, 1846, the Senate voted 30–24 (HJR 4). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 6–24, Others 24–0. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 30
No: 24
Did not vote: 10
Date: Apr 16, 1846

By party

Democrats6 yes · 24 no · 7 didn’t vote
Others24 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted yes
James Diament Westcott Jr. D-FL voted yes
Jesse Speight D-MS voted yes
William Henry Haywood Jr. D-NC voted yes
George Mcduffie D-SC voted yes
John Caldwell Calhoun D-SC 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 agree to the amendment to H.J. RES. 4…: Senate Vote, Apr 16, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-S-49/to-agree-to-the-amendment-to-h-j-res (accessed 2026-10-17).