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Senate roll call 251 · 30th Congress · Aug 12, 1848

To sustain decision of the chair, which decision held that introduction of a resolution was not in order because the business before the Senate immediately prio

On Aug 12, 1848, the Senate voted 23–22. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 12–16, Others 11–6. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes

23

No

22

Did not vote

27

Date

Aug 12, 1848

From Voteview roll call records.