To commit to the select committee the bill H.R. 384, with instructions to remove new duties imposed in all cases where foreign raw material is taxed, so that no

On Jul 28, 1846, the Senate voted 27–27 (HR 384). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–27, Others 24–0. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 27
No: 27
Did not vote: 10
Date: Jul 28, 1846

By party

Democrats3 yes · 27 no · 7 didn’t vote
Others24 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Milton Niles D-CT voted yes
Daniel Sturgeon D-PA voted yes
Simon Cameron D-PA 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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