To amend H.R. 298 (app. 8/12/1848), making appropriations for the civil and diplomatic expenses of the government for the fiscal year 1849, by eliminating the p

On Jul 31, 1848, the Senate voted 38–12 (HR 298). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–7, Others 9–5. 7 members voted against their own party.

During the 30th Congress (1847–1848), James K. Polk was president.

Yes: 38
No: 12
Did not vote: 22
Date: Jul 31, 1848

By party

Democrats29 yes · 7 no · 11 didn’t vote
Others9 yes · 5 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Milton Niles D-CT voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted no
John Adams Dix D-NY voted no
William Allen D-OH voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA 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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