To amend H.R. 298 by adding an appropriation of $50,000 for the adjustment of claims of the spanish government against the U.S. Under the direction of the secre

On Aug 5, 1848, the Senate voted 24–22 (HR 298). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–9, Others 5–13. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 24
No: 22
Did not vote: 26
Date: Aug 5, 1848

By party

Democrats19 yes · 9 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 13 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Milton Niles D-CT voted no
Sidney Breese D-IL voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted no
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted no
John Adams Dix D-NY voted no
Samuel Houston D-TX 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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