To pass the bill H.R. 493 (app. 3/3/1845, 5 stat. L. 742), to make appropriations for the support of the military academy at west pointe for fiscal 1846. (p. 3

On Feb 24, 1845, the Senate voted 32–10 (HR 493). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 12–9, Others 20–1. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 32
No: 10
Did not vote: 16
Date: Feb 24, 1845

By party

Democrats12 yes · 9 no · 7 didn’t vote
Others20 yes · 1 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Milton Niles D-CT voted no
James Semple D-IL voted no
Sidney Breese D-IL voted no
Edward Allen Hannegan D-IN voted no
John Fairfield D-ME voted no
Charles Gordon Atherton D-NH voted no
Levi Woodbury D-NH voted no
Benjamin Tappan D-OH voted no
William Allen D-OH 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. 493 (app. 3/3/1845, 5…: Senate Vote, Feb 24…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-S-263/to-pass-the-bill-h-r-493-app-3 (accessed 2026-10-17).