To table the bill S. 28, (9 stat 51, 8/3/1846), providing for the adjustment of all suspended preemption land claims in the several states and territories. (p.

On May 5, 1846, the Senate voted 12–17 (S 28). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–13, Others 6–4. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 12
No: 17
Did not vote: 35
Date: May 5, 1846

By party

Democrats6 yes · 13 no · 18 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 4 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted yes
John Milton Niles D-CT voted yes
William Henry Haywood Jr. D-NC voted yes
Benning Wentworth Jenness D-NH voted yes
Charles Gordon Atherton D-NH 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 table the bill S. 28, (9 stat 51…: Senate Vote, May 5, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-S-65/to-table-the-bill-s-28-9-stat-51 (accessed 2026-10-16).