To table the treaty between the U.S. And the cherokee indians represented by john ross and other delegates of the indians, made and concluded at washington 8/6/

On Aug 8, 1846, the Senate voted 21–21. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–15, Others 11–6. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 21
No: 21
Did not vote: 22
Date: Aug 8, 1846

By party

Democrats10 yes · 15 no · 12 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 6 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted yes
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted yes
James Diament Westcott Jr. D-FL voted yes
James Semple D-IL voted yes
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted yes
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted yes
Jesse Speight D-MS voted yes
John Adams Dix D-NY voted yes
Simon Cameron D-PA 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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