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House roll call 179 · 29th Congress · Apr 20, 1846

To recede from the house amendment to Senate amendment to H.J. RES. 5. (p. 701)

On Apr 20, 1846, the House voted 87–95 (HJR 5). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 25–94, Others 62–1. 25 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
87
No
95
Did not vote
55
Date
Apr 20, 1846

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 94 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others62 yes · 1 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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