To let stand the words in the treaty providing that no harm befall the persons or property of women, children, ecclesiastics,scholars, farmers, merchants, artis

On Mar 4, 1848, the Senate voted 45–5. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–5, Others 19–0. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 45
No: 5
Did not vote: 22
Date: Mar 4, 1848

By party

Democrats26 yes · 5 no · 16 didn’t vote
Others19 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted no
James Diament Westcott Jr. D-FL voted no
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted no
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted no
Samuel Houston D-TX 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 let stand the words in the treaty…: Senate Vote, Mar 4, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-S-32/to-let-stand-the-words-in-the-treaty-providing (accessed 2026-10-17).