To postpone until tomorrow, consideration of H.R. 384 (9 stat 42, 7/30/1846), reducing import duties. (p. 1124-3)

On Jul 21, 1846, the Senate voted 26–14 (HR 384). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 10–12, Others 16–2. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 26
No: 14
Did not vote: 24
Date: Jul 21, 1846

By party

Democrats10 yes · 12 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others16 yes · 2 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Arthur Pendleton Bagby D-AL voted yes
John Milton Niles D-CT voted yes
James Diament Westcott Jr. D-FL voted yes
Lewis Cass D-MI voted yes
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted yes
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted yes
William Henry Haywood Jr. D-NC voted yes
Daniel Sturgeon D-PA voted yes
John Caldwell Calhoun D-SC voted yes
Samuel Houston 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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