To pass H.R. 259 (9 stat 35, 7/9/1846), retroceding the county of alexandria, in the district of columbia to the state of virginia.

On Jul 2, 1846, the Senate voted 32–14 (HR 259). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–9, Others 15–5. 9 members voted against their own party.

During the 29th Congress (1845–1846), James K. Polk was president.

Yes: 32
No: 14
Did not vote: 18
Date: Jul 2, 1846

By party

Democrats17 yes · 9 no · 11 didn’t vote
Others15 yes · 5 no · 7 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
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
William Henry Haywood Jr. D-NC voted no
Daniel Stevens Dickinson D-NY voted no
John Adams Dix D-NY voted no
Daniel Sturgeon D-PA voted no
Samuel Houston D-TX 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 H.R. 259 (9 stat 35, 7/9/1846)…: Senate Vote, Jul 2, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-S-134/to-pass-h-r-259-9-stat-35-7 (accessed 2026-10-16).