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House roll call 217 · 29th Congress · May 11, 1846

To sustain the decision of the chair that MR. Garrett davis must be allowed to state his reasons for asking to be excused from voting on a roll call on H.R. 145

On May 11, 1846, the House voted 112–72. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–72, Others 68–0. 44 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
112
No
72
Did not vote
53
Date
May 11, 1846

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 72 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others68 yes · 0 no · 20 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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