To pass S. 21, (may 15, 1846), a bill for the organization of a company of sappers, miners, and pontonniers.

On May 12, 1846, the House voted 154–9 (S 21). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 104–6, Others 50–3. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 154
No: 9
Did not vote: 74
Date: May 12, 1846

By party

Democrats104 yes · 6 no · 39 didn’t vote
Others50 yes · 3 no · 35 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Linn Boyd D-KY voted no
Orville Hungerford D-NY voted no
William Sawyer D-OH voted no
Henry St. John D-OH voted no
David Austin Starkweather D-OH voted no
George Washington Jones D-TN 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 S. 21, (may 15, 1846), a bill for…: House Vote, May 12, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-219/to-pass-s-21-may-15-1846-a-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).