To proceed to consideration of the third reading of engrossed resolution providing for the printing of the proceedings of the Senate in the 30th Congress by DR.

On Mar 3, 1847, the Senate voted 25–16. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 5–16, Others 20–0. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 25
No: 16
Did not vote: 23
Date: Mar 3, 1847

By party

Democrats5 yes · 16 no · 16 didn’t vote
Others20 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Levy Yulee D-FL voted yes
Edward Allen Hannegan D-IN voted yes
Joseph Williams Chalmers D-MS voted yes
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC 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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Capitol Receipts, “To proceed to consideration of the third…: Senate Vote, Mar 3, 1847,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-S-382/to-proceed-to-consideration-of-the-third-reading-of (accessed 2026-10-17).