To let stand these words in the treaty-- "certificates in proper form for the said installments, respectively, in such sums as shall be desired by the mexican g

On Mar 9, 1848, the Senate voted 34–19. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–10, Others 12–9. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 34
No: 19
Did not vote: 19
Date: Mar 9, 1848

By party

Democrats22 yes · 10 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others12 yes · 9 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted no
James Diament Westcott Jr. D-FL voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted no
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted no
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted no
William Allen D-OH voted no
Hopkins Lacy Turney D-TN voted no
Thomas Jefferson Rusk 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 these words in the treaty…: Senate Vote, Mar 9, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-S-57/to-let-stand-these-words-in-the-treaty-certificates (accessed 2026-10-17).