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On Aug 8, 1846, the Senate voted 22–13. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 14–9, Others 8–4. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 22
No: 13
Did not vote: 29
Date: Aug 8, 1846

By party

Democrats14 yes · 9 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 4 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted no
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted no
James Diament Westcott Jr. D-FL voted no
James Semple D-IL voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted no
Jesse Speight D-MS voted no
Simon Cameron D-PA voted no
John Caldwell Calhoun D-SC 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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Capitol Receipts, “On adoption of the resolution consenting to…: Senate Vote, Aug 8, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-S-249/on-adoption-of-the-resolution-consenting-to-the-ratification (accessed 2026-10-17).