To proceed to the consideration of H.R. 1 (9 stat 59, 8/6/1846), providing for the better organization of the treasury, and for the collection, safekeeping, tra

On Jul 20, 1846, the Senate voted 22–30 (HR 1). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 22–6, Others 0–24. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 22
No: 30
Did not vote: 12
Date: Jul 20, 1846

By party

Democrats22 yes · 6 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 24 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Semple D-IL voted no
Edward Allen Hannegan D-IN voted no
Lewis Cass D-MI voted no
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted no
Jesse Speight D-MS voted no
Thomas Jefferson Rusk 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 proceed to the consideration of H.R. 1 (9…: Senate Vote, Jul 20…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-S-166/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-h-r-1 (accessed 2026-10-17).