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House roll call 293 · 29th Congress · Jun 12, 1846

That house resolve itself into the committee of the whole in order to consider H.R. 9, a bill to reduce and graduate the price of the public lands to actual set

On Jun 12, 1846, the House voted 78–90 (HR 9). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 76–33, Others 2–57. 33 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
78
No
90
Did not vote
69
Date
Jun 12, 1846

By party

  • Democrats76 yes · 33 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 57 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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