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House roll call 191 · 29th Congress · Apr 27, 1846

To table an appeal from the decision of the chair that MR. Ashmun is in order, during debate on H.R. 5 (august 10, 1846) a bill to establish the smithsonian ins

On Apr 27, 1846, the House voted 90–67. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–66, Others 62–1. 28 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
90
No
67
Did not vote
80
Date
Apr 27, 1846

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 66 no · 55 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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