To suspend the rules so that MR. Ingersoll may take the floor to make a personal explanation. (p. 729)

On Apr 27, 1846, the House voted 102–25. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 76–10, Others 26–15. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 102
No: 25
Did not vote: 110
Date: Apr 27, 1846

By party

Democrats76 yes · 10 no · 63 didn’t vote
Others26 yes · 15 no · 47 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

George Smith Houston D-AL voted no
Reuben Chapman D-AL voted no
Archibald Yell D-AR voted no
Hugh Anderson Haralson D-GA voted no
Isaac Edward Morse D-LA voted no
Horace Wheaton D-NY voted no
Joseph Addison Woodward D-SC voted no
Armistead Burt D-SC voted no
Barclay Martin D-TN voted no
George Washington Hopkins D-VA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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