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House roll call 344 · 29th Congress · Jul 8, 1846

To expunge from the journal of yesterday's session the whole proceedings relating to the call of the house so far as it referred to the overruling of the decisi

On Jul 8, 1846, the House voted 55–101. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 44–60, Others 11–41. 44 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
55
No
101
Did not vote
81
Date
Jul 8, 1846

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 60 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Others11 yes · 41 no · 36 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 expunge from the journal of yesterday's…: House Vote, Jul 8, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-344/to-expunge-from-the-journal-of-yesterdays-session-the (accessed 2026-10-17).