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House roll call 155 · 29th Congress · Apr 6, 1846

To table a petition from citizens of dover, new hampshire relative to the right of the representatives from the said state, in the 29th Congress, to their seats

On Apr 6, 1846, the House voted 94–55. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 94–3, Others 0–52. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
94
No
55
Did not vote
88
Date
Apr 6, 1846

By party

  • Democrats94 yes · 3 no · 52 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 52 no · 36 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 petition from citizens of dover…: House Vote, Apr 6, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-155/to-table-a-petition-from-citizens-of-dover-new (accessed 2026-10-17).