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House roll call 230 · 29th Congress · May 18, 1846

To suspend the rules in order to move that hereafter the daily hour of meeting should be 10 o'clock.

On May 18, 1846, the House voted 93–82. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 83–26, Others 10–56. 26 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
93
No
82
Did not vote
62
Date
May 18, 1846

By party

  • Democrats83 yes · 26 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 56 no · 22 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 suspend the rules in order to move that…: House Vote, May 18, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-230/to-suspend-the-rules-in-order-to-move-that (accessed 2026-10-17).