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Senate roll call 78 · 30th Congress · Mar 30, 1848

To table the motion for reception of a petition on slavery, which provides that an inquiry be made into the constitutionalty of slavery and the propriety of ext

On Mar 30, 1848, the Senate voted 23–7. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–0, Others 1–7.

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

Yes

23

No

7

Did not vote

42

Date

Mar 30, 1848

From Voteview roll call records.