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Senate roll call 39 · 30th Congress · Mar 7, 1848

To let stand the words in the treaty granting american citizenship to mexicans living in the United States and desiring to become citizens, until which time the

On Mar 7, 1848, the Senate voted 16–31. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–11, Others 1–20. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
16
No
31
Did not vote
25
Date
Mar 7, 1848

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 11 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 20 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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Capitol Receipts, “To let stand the words in the treaty…: Senate Vote, Mar 7, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-S-39/to-let-stand-the-words-in-the-treaty-granting (accessed 2026-10-17).