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House roll call 138 · 29th Congress · Mar 25, 1846

To table a substitute to H.R. 38, said substitute authorizing the President to increase the number of privates in any company of regiments of dragoons or artill

On Mar 25, 1846, the House voted 32–151 (HR 38). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 27–87, Others 5–64. 27 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
32
No
151
Did not vote
54
Date
Mar 25, 1846

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 87 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 64 no · 19 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 table a substitute to H.R. 38, said…: House Vote, Mar 25, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-138/to-table-a-substitute-to-h-r-38-said (accessed 2026-10-17).