On ordering engrossment of amendment and third reading of the bill H.R. 384, which amendment eliminates ninth section which authorizes U.S. Appraiser to examine

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

Democrats27 yes · 3 no · 7 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 24 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Milton Niles D-CT voted no
Daniel Sturgeon D-PA voted no
Simon Cameron D-PA 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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