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Senate roll call 41 · 30th Congress · Mar 7, 1848

To amend the treaty by inserting the words, "or at the seat of the government of mexico," after the word "washington".

On Mar 7, 1848, the Senate voted 44–1. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–1, Others 15–0. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
44
No
1
Did not vote
27
Date
Mar 7, 1848

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 1 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others15 yes · 0 no · 10 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 amend the treaty by inserting the words…: Senate Vote, Mar 7, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-S-41/to-amend-the-treaty-by-inserting-the-words-or (accessed 2026-10-17).