To amend the treaty by adding to the ninth article after the words "mexican laws" the clause "not inconsistent with the constitution and laws of the united stat

On Mar 7, 1848, the Senate voted 38–7. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–5, Others 16–2. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 38
No: 7
Did not vote: 27
Date: Mar 7, 1848

By party

Democrats22 yes · 5 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others16 yes · 2 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted no
Wyman Bradbury Seavy Moor D-ME voted no
David Rice Atchison D-MO 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the treaty by adding to the ninth…: Senate Vote, Mar 7, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-S-36/to-amend-the-treaty-by-adding-to-the-ninth (accessed 2026-10-17).