On ordering engrossment and third reading of H.J. RES.4, as amended providing that the President be authorized, at his discretion, to give to the british govern

On Apr 16, 1846, the Senate voted 40–14 (HJR 4). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–12, Others 22–2. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 40
No: 14
Did not vote: 10
Date: Apr 16, 1846

By party

Democrats18 yes · 12 no · 7 didn’t vote
Others22 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Diament Westcott Jr. D-FL voted no
James Semple D-IL voted no
Sidney Breese D-IL voted no
Edward Allen Hannegan D-IN voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
John Fairfield D-ME voted no
Lewis Cass D-MI voted no
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted no
Benning Wentworth Jenness D-NH voted no
Daniel Stevens Dickinson D-NY voted no
William Allen D-OH voted no
Daniel Sturgeon D-PA 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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