To pass the bill H.R. 126, (app. 6/11/1844, 5 stat. L. 661), making appropriations for certain rivers and harbors, commonly called the western harbor bill.

On Jun 1, 1844, the Senate voted 32–6 (HR 126). Result: passed. By party: Others 21–1, Democrats 11–5. 5 members voted against their own party.

During the 28th Congress (1843–1844), John Tyler was president.

Yes: 32
No: 6
Did not vote: 20
Date: Jun 1, 1844

By party

Democrats11 yes · 5 no · 12 didn’t vote
Others21 yes · 1 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Walter Terry Colquitt D-GA voted no
William Henry Haywood Jr. D-NC voted no
Charles Gordon Atherton D-NH voted no
Daniel Elliott Huger D-SC voted no
George Mcduffie D-SC 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass the bill H.R. 126, (app. 6/11/1844…: Senate Vote, Jun 1, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-S-137/to-pass-the-bill-h-r-126-app-6 (accessed 2026-10-17).