To reconsider the vote confirming the appointment of ransom h. Gillette to be register of the treasury. (p. 21, 122)

On Jul 17, 1846, the Senate voted 29–23. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 6–23, Others 23–0. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 29
No: 23
Did not vote: 12
Date: Jul 17, 1846

By party

Democrats6 yes · 23 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others23 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted yes
James Diament Westcott Jr. D-FL voted yes
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted yes
Simon Cameron D-PA voted yes
John Caldwell Calhoun D-SC voted yes
Isaac Samuels Pennybacker D-VA 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 reconsider the vote confirming the…: Senate Vote, Jul 17, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-S-163/to-reconsider-the-vote-confirming-the-appointment-of-ransom (accessed 2026-10-17).