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House roll call 121 · 29th Congress · Mar 19, 1846

To amend H.R. 18 by appropriating $15,000 for removing obstructions in newark bay. (p. 528-1)

On Mar 19, 1846, the House voted 90–86 (HR 18). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 38–80, Others 52–6. 38 members voted against their own party.

During the 29th Congress (1845–1846), James K. Polk was president.

Yes
90
No
86
Did not vote
61
Date
Mar 19, 1846

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 80 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Others52 yes · 6 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 18 by appropriating $15,000…: House Vote, Mar 19, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-121/to-amend-h-r-18-by-appropriating-15-000 (accessed 2026-10-17).