To table the resolution which provides that the President Senate concerning any steps taken by late President in execution of resolution of Congress, entitled "

On Mar 12, 1845, the Senate voted 6–36. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–15, Others 0–21. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 6
No: 36
Did not vote: 22
Date: Mar 12, 1845

By party

Democrats6 yes · 15 no · 16 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 21 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Ambrose Hundley Sevier D-AR voted yes
Chester Ashley D-AR voted yes
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted yes
Daniel Stevens Dickinson D-NY voted yes
William Allen D-OH voted yes
Daniel Sturgeon D-PA 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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