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Senate roll call 250 · 30th Congress · Aug 12, 1848

To postpone consideration of H.R. 201, a bill to establish a territorial government in oregon, until 4:30 p.m. In order to take up the private calendar. (p. 10

On Aug 12, 1848, the Senate voted 23–34 (HR 201). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–19, Others 6–15. 17 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
23
No
34
Did not vote
15
Date
Aug 12, 1848

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 19 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 15 no · 4 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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