To table S. 90, a bill to limit the use and correct the abuse of the franking privilege.

On Feb 28, 1843, the Senate voted 29–10 (S 90). Result: passed. By party: Others 18–4, Democrats 11–6. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 29
No: 10
Did not vote: 20
Date: Feb 28, 1843

By party

Democrats11 yes · 6 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others18 yes · 4 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted no
Richard Montgomery Young D-IL voted no
Samuel Mcroberts D-IL voted no
Robert John Walker D-MS voted no
Silas Wright Jr. D-NY voted no
James Buchanan D-PA 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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