To table a motion to request leave to bring in S.J. RES. 5, which declares the principles by which the U.S. Will be governed in regard to the interposition of t

On Jan 14, 1846, the Senate voted 28–23 (SJR 5). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 5–23, Others 23–0. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 28
No: 23
Did not vote: 13
Date: Jan 14, 1846

By party

Democrats5 yes · 23 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others23 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Diament Westcott Jr. D-FL voted yes
Joseph Williams Chalmers D-MS voted yes
William Henry Haywood Jr. D-NC voted yes
George Mcduffie D-SC voted yes
John Caldwell Calhoun D-SC 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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