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House roll call 261 · 29th Congress · May 30, 1846

To suspend the rules and move that daily hour of meeting be 10 a.m. And that the house recess from 2 p.m. To 3:30 p.m. (p. 885-3)

On May 30, 1846, the House voted 71–60. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 68–16, Others 3–44. 16 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
71
No
60
Did not vote
106
Date
May 30, 1846

By party

  • Democrats68 yes · 16 no · 65 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 44 no · 41 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 and move that daily…: House Vote, May 30, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-261/to-suspend-the-rules-and-move-that-daily-hour (accessed 2026-10-17).