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Senate roll call 205 · 29th Congress · Jul 31, 1846

To postpone indefinitely, consideration of S. 76, a bill authorizing the President to increase the U.S. Naval establishment by adding thereto the navy of the la

On Jul 31, 1846, the Senate voted 31–18 (S 76). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 9–18, Others 22–0. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
31
No
18
Did not vote
15
Date
Jul 31, 1846

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 18 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others22 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 postpone indefinitely, consideration of…: Senate Vote, Jul 31, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-S-205/to-postpone-indefinitely-consideration-of-s-76-a-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).

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