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House roll call 159 · 29th Congress · Apr 7, 1846

To concur in an amendment to H.R. 46 made in committee of the whole, said amendment providing to give to each state unappropriated public lands in quantities of

On Apr 7, 1846, the House voted 78–102 (HR 46). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–98, Others 59–4. 19 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
78
No
102
Did not vote
57
Date
Apr 7, 1846

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 98 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Others59 yes · 4 no · 25 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 concur in an amendment to H.R. 46 made in…: House Vote, Apr 7, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-159/to-concur-in-an-amendment-to-h-r-46 (accessed 2026-10-17).