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House roll call 212 · 29th Congress · May 9, 1846

To reconsider the vote by which the house refused to pass H.R. 110, a bill to authorize the payment of 7 years half-pay of a lieutenant, due on account of the d

On May 9, 1846, the House voted 62–72 (HR 110). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 24–58, Others 38–14. 24 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
62
No
72
Did not vote
103
Date
May 9, 1846

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 58 no · 67 didn’t vote
  • Others38 yes · 14 no · 36 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 reconsider the vote by which the house…: House Vote, May 9, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-212/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-the-house-refused (accessed 2026-10-17).