To pass S. 156, for the claim of elizabeth hamilton, widow of alexander hamilton.

On Jul 13, 1846, the Senate voted 24–16 (S 156). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 7–16, Others 17–0. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 24
No: 16
Did not vote: 24
Date: Jul 13, 1846

By party

Democrats7 yes · 16 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others17 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Levy Yulee D-FL voted yes
Edward Allen Hannegan D-IN voted yes
Jesse Speight D-MS voted yes
Joseph Williams Chalmers D-MS voted yes
Simon Cameron D-PA voted yes
Samuel Houston D-TX voted yes
Thomas Jefferson Rusk D-TX 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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