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House roll call 275 · 29th Congress · Jun 5, 1846

To postpone, consideration of territorial business, in order to take up business on the private calendar.

On Jun 5, 1846, the House voted 80–62. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 27–56, Others 53–6. 27 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
80
No
62
Did not vote
95
Date
Jun 5, 1846

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 56 no · 66 didn’t vote
  • Others53 yes · 6 no · 29 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 postpone, consideration of territorial…: House Vote, Jun 5, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-275/to-postpone-consideration-of-territorial-business-in-order-to (accessed 2026-10-17).