On ordering engrossment and third reading of S. 13, for the relief of MRS. Mary mcrea, widow of colonel mcrea.

On Feb 25, 1847, the Senate voted 23–10 (S 13). Result: passed. By party: Others 17–0, Democrats 6–10. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 23
No: 10
Did not vote: 31
Date: Feb 25, 1847

By party

Democrats6 yes · 10 no · 21 didn’t vote
Others17 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Diament Westcott Jr. D-FL voted yes
Edward Allen Hannegan D-IN voted yes
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted yes
John Adams Dix D-NY voted yes
Daniel Sturgeon D-PA voted yes
Samuel Houston D-TX 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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