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Senate roll call 172 · 30th Congress · Jul 21, 1848

To amend H.R. 219 by providing $18,750 per month, amount not to exceed $150,000 total, for each steamship constructed or to be constructed under said contracts;

On Jul 21, 1848, the Senate voted 6–34 (HR 219). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–24, Others 3–10. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
6
No
34
Did not vote
32
Date
Jul 21, 1848

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 24 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 10 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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