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Senate roll call 59 · 30th Congress · Mar 9, 1848

To amend the treaty by inserting at end of the 12th article the provision that the $12,000,000 to be given mexico for territory shall not be payable until the a

On Mar 9, 1848, the Senate voted 17–35. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–31, Others 16–4. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
17
No
35
Did not vote
20
Date
Mar 9, 1848

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 31 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Others16 yes · 4 no · 5 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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