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On Jul 12, 1848, the Senate voted 31–14 (S 59). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 21–6, Others 10–8. 6 members voted against their own party.

During the 30th Congress (1847–1848), James K. Polk was president.

Yes: 31
No: 14
Did not vote: 27
Date: Jul 12, 1848

By party

Democrats21 yes · 6 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 8 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Milton Niles D-CT voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted no
Thomas Fitzgerald D-MI voted no
John Adams Dix D-NY voted no
Isaac Pigeon Walker D-WI 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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Capitol Receipts, “To refer to a select committee of eight…: Senate Vote, Jul 12, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-S-156/to-refer-to-a-select-committee-of-eight-members (accessed 2026-10-17).