To amend H. R. 12, so as to change the effective date of the act from sept. 30, to 30 days after passage.

On Sep 7, 1841, the Senate voted 11–32. Result: failed. By party: Others 1–23, Democrats 10–9. 9 members voted against their own party.

During the 27th Congress (1841–1842), John Tyler was president.

Yes: 11
No: 32
Did not vote: 16
Date: Sep 7, 1841

By party

Democrats10 yes · 9 no · 6 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 23 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Clement Comer Clay D-AL voted no
William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted no
Ambrose Hundley Sevier D-AR voted no
William Savin Fulton D-AR voted no
Richard Montgomery Young D-IL voted no
Samuel Mcroberts D-IL voted no
Levi Woodbury D-NH voted no
William Allen D-OH voted no
Alfred Osborn Pope Nicholson D-TN 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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