To amend H.R. 576, by allowing the soldiers who served in the war with mexico the option of receiving a land bounty, or $100.00 to be paid at the expiration of

On Jan 30, 1847, the Senate voted 21–20 (HR 576). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–5, Others 2–15. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 21
No: 20
Did not vote: 23
Date: Jan 30, 1847

By party

Democrats19 yes · 5 no · 13 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 15 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Diament Westcott Jr. D-FL voted no
Edward Allen Hannegan D-IN voted no
David Rice Atchison D-MO 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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