To concur in a Senate amendment to H.R. 145 (16-9 stat. 9, may 13, 1846), a bill for the prosecution of the war with mexico by eliminating a clause relating to

On May 12, 1846, the House voted 117–50 (HR 145). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 98–10, Others 19–40. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 117
No: 50
Did not vote: 70
Date: May 12, 1846

By party

Democrats98 yes · 10 no · 41 didn’t vote
Others19 yes · 40 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Reuben Chapman D-AL voted no
Felix Grundy Mcconnell D-AL voted no
John Henry Lumpkin D-GA voted no
John Alexander Mcclernand D-IL voted no
Thomas Jefferson Henley D-IN voted no
John Preston Martin D-KY voted no
John Wooleston Tibbatts D-KY voted no
Joseph E. Edsall D-NJ voted no
Owen D. Leib D-PA voted no
Armistead Burt D-SC 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 concur in a Senate amendment to H.R. 145…: House Vote, May 12, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-223/to-concur-in-a-senate-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).