To amend the resolution concerning the annexation of texas, by adding at the end of same the words, "if such communication can in his judgement, be made without

On Mar 12, 1845, the Senate voted 9–32. Result: failed. By party: Others 0–21, Democrats 9–11. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 9
No: 32
Did not vote: 23
Date: Mar 12, 1845

By party

Democrats9 yes · 11 no · 17 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 21 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Ambrose Hundley Sevier D-AR voted yes
John Fairfield D-ME voted yes
Lewis Cass D-MI voted yes
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted yes
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted yes
Charles Gordon Atherton D-NH voted yes
Daniel Stevens Dickinson D-NY voted yes
John Adams Dix D-NY voted yes
William Allen D-OH 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 amend the resolution concerning the…: Senate Vote, Mar 12, 1845,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-S-5/to-amend-the-resolution-concerning-the-annexation-of-texas (accessed 2026-10-17).