On the motion that the nomination of jacob collamer to be postmaster general of the U.S. Be referred to the committee on postoffices and post-roads for consider

On Mar 7, 1849, the Senate voted 23–31. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 21–9, Others 2–22. 9 members voted against their own party.

During the 31st Congress (1849–1850), Zachary Taylor was president.

Yes: 23
No: 31
Did not vote: 16
Date: Mar 7, 1849

By party

Democrats21 yes · 9 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 22 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

George Wallace Jones D-IA voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted no
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted no
David Rice Atchison D-MO voted no
Thomas Hart Benton D-MO voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH 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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