To pass S. 224, a bill authorizing an extension for payment of duties on railroad iron imported by the alabama, florida, and georgia railroad company.

On Jan 31, 1839, the Senate voted 34–10 (S 224). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–10, Others 14–0. 10 members voted against their own party.

During the 25th Congress (1837–1838), Martin Van Buren was president.

Yes: 34
No: 10
Did not vote: 15
Date: Jan 31, 1839

By party

Democrats20 yes · 10 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others14 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Ambrose Hundley Sevier D-AR voted no
John Milton Niles D-CT voted no
Reuel Williams D-ME voted no
Bedford Brown D-NC voted no
Robert Strange D-NC voted no
Franklin Pierce D-NH voted no
Garret Dorset Wall D-NJ voted no
Thomas Morris D-OH voted no
James Buchanan D-PA voted no
William Henry Roane D-VA voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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