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Senate roll call 2 · 31st Congress · Mar 8, 1849

On consenting to the appointment of james alfred pearce as regent of the smithsonian institution by the vice President of the U.S., to fill the vacancy occasion

On Mar 8, 1849, the Senate voted 32–7. Result: passed. By party: Others 23–0, Democrats 9–7. 7 members voted against their own party.

During the 31st Congress (1849–1850), Zachary Taylor was president.

Yes
32
No
7
Did not vote
31
Date
Mar 8, 1849

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 7 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others23 yes · 0 no · 7 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, “On consenting to the appointment of james…: Senate Vote, Mar 8, 1849,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-S-2/on-consenting-to-the-appointment-of-james-alfred-pearce (accessed 2026-10-17).