To pass H.R. 235 (august 3, 1846), a bill granting the right of pre-emption to actual settlers on the lands acquired by treaty from the miami indians in indiana

On May 4, 1846, the House voted 95–46 (HR 235). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 84–11, Others 11–35. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 95
No: 46
Did not vote: 96
Date: May 4, 1846

By party

Democrats84 yes · 11 no · 54 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 35 no · 42 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Settle Reid D-NC voted no
James Iver Mckay D-NC voted no
John Reeves Jones Daniel D-NC voted no
Asa Biggs D-NC voted no
Orville Hungerford D-NY voted no
George Coke Dromgoole D-VA voted no
Edmund Wilcox Hubard D-VA voted no
Thomas Henry Bayly D-VA voted no
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA voted no
Augustus Alexandria Chapman D-VA voted no
Paul Dillingham Jr. D-VT 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 235 (august 3, 1846), a bill…: House Vote, May 4, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-198/to-pass-h-r-235-august-3-1846-a (accessed 2026-10-17).