To pass S. 16, settling the title to pea patch island in the delaware river.

On Jun 5, 1844, the Senate voted 30–6 (S 16). Result: passed. By party: Others 25–0, Democrats 5–6. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 30
No: 6
Did not vote: 22
Date: Jun 5, 1844

By party

Democrats5 yes · 6 no · 17 didn’t vote
Others25 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Ambrose Hundley Sevier D-AR voted yes
Levi Woodbury D-NH voted yes
Silas Wright Jr. D-NY voted yes
Daniel Sturgeon D-PA voted yes
James Buchanan D-PA voted yes

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 S. 16, settling the title to pea…: Senate Vote, Jun 5, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-S-145/to-pass-s-16-settling-the-title-to-pea (accessed 2026-10-17).