To pass H.R. 492 (july 22, 1846), a bill authorizing an issue of treasury notes and bonds.

On Jul 15, 1846, the House voted 118–47 (HR 492). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 92–11, Others 26–36. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 118
No: 47
Did not vote: 72
Date: Jul 15, 1846

By party

Democrats92 yes · 11 no · 46 didn’t vote
Others26 yes · 36 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Linn Boyd D-KY voted no
John Smith Chipman D-MI voted no
James Bennett Hunt D-MI voted no
Charles Swan Benton D-NY voted no
Preston King D-NY voted no
George Oscar Rathbun D-NY voted no
Martin Grover D-NY voted no
William Sawyer D-OH voted no
Henry St. John D-OH voted no
David Austin Starkweather D-OH voted no
Charles Jared Ingersoll D-PA voted no

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 pass H.R. 492 (july 22, 1846), a bill…: House Vote, Jul 15, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-377/to-pass-h-r-492-july-22-1846-a (accessed 2026-10-17).