To amend H.R. 298 by appropriating $90,000 for constructing and equipping six revenue cutters, and giving lowest bidders the contracts for furnishing materials.

On Aug 4, 1848, the Senate voted 38–8 (HR 298). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 24–6, Others 14–2. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 38
No: 8
Did not vote: 26
Date: Aug 4, 1848

By party

Democrats24 yes · 6 no · 17 didn’t vote
Others14 yes · 2 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Levy Yulee D-FL voted no
Herschel Vespasian Johnson D-GA voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
William Allen D-OH voted no
Daniel Sturgeon D-PA voted no
Hopkins Lacy Turney D-TN 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 amend H.R. 298 by appropriating $90,000…: Senate Vote, Aug 4, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-S-211/to-amend-h-r-298-by-appropriating-90-000 (accessed 2026-10-17).