President James Polk's Record on Roll Call Votes in the 30th 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 | |
s30v226 | TO PASS H.R. 106 (APP. 8/11/1848), REMITTING CERTAIN DUTIES ON RAILROAD IRON TO THE RED RIVER RAILROAD. THE GLOBE REPORTS THE ACTION AS ENGROSSMENT OF THE BILL. (P. 1051-2) | HR106 | 1 | Yea vote APP. 8/11/1848 | 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)