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House roll call 19 · 29th Congress · Dec 16, 1845

To order third reading of a joint resolution to admit texas into the union. (p. 61-3)

On Dec 16, 1845, the House voted 141–57. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 120–3, Others 21–54. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
141
No
57
Did not vote
39
Date
Dec 16, 1845

By party

  • Democrats120 yes · 3 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others21 yes · 54 no · 13 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 order third reading of a joint resolution…: House Vote, Dec 16…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-19/to-order-third-reading-of-a-joint-resolution-to (accessed 2026-10-17).