To pass the bill S. 75, authorizing the transfer to the state of maryland, on certain conditions, the stock held by the United States in the chesapeake and ohio

On Feb 27, 1844, the Senate voted 32–11 (S 75). Result: passed. By party: Others 24–0, Democrats 8–11. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 32
No: 11
Did not vote: 15
Date: Feb 27, 1844

By party

Democrats8 yes · 11 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others24 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted yes
Ambrose Hundley Sevier D-AR voted yes
William Savin Fulton D-AR voted yes
James Semple D-IL voted yes
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted yes
Robert John Walker D-MS 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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