To suspend the rules in order to bring up a resolution requesting the President to communicate to the house any orders from the war department to jonathan p. ST

On Jul 27, 1846, the House voted 60–86. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–86, Others 56–0. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 60
No: 86
Did not vote: 91
Date: Jul 27, 1846

By party

Democrats4 yes · 86 no · 59 didn’t vote
Others56 yes · 0 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Horace Wheaton D-NY voted yes
William Sawyer D-OH voted yes
Armistead Burt D-SC voted yes
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted yes

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 in order to bring up a…: House Vote, Jul 27, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-395/to-suspend-the-rules-in-order-to-bring-up (accessed 2026-10-17).