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 | |
s29v134 | TO PASS H.R. 259 (9 STAT 35, 7/9/1846), RETROCEDING THE COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA, IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO THE STATE OF VIRGINIA. | HR259 | 1 | Yea vote 9 STAT 35, 7/9/1846 | 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)