President James Polk's Record on Roll Call Votes in the 29th SenateAbout This Page
This page compiles President James Polk's record on U.S. Senate roll call votes. Presidents do not vote in the Senate, but they may show what side they're on.
This data is part of a larger project to identify the policy preferences of all U.S. Presidents.
Vote# | Description (Highlights are coding aids) asc / dsc | Bill/Res | Pres "Vote" | Pres Notes | More info | |
s29v81 | TO RATIFY THE PREAMBLE OF THE CONVENTION BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE REPUBLIC OF PERU CONCLUDED AT LIMA 3/17/1841 WHICH PROVIDES THAT THE FIRST ANNUAL INSTALLMENT OF $30,000 SHALL BEGIN 1/1/1846 WITH A LIKE AMOUNT TO BE PAID ANNUALLY UNTIL $300,00 | 291,846 | 1 | Yea vote Req 290028 | Voteview
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Notes:- Highlighted words in vote descriptions are just are coding aids.
- Pres Votes: 1 (Yea) 6 (Nay) 9 (Not voting, not shown)