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House roll call 430 · 29th Congress · Aug 5, 1846

To order a call of the house, during debate on H.R. 9, a bill to reduce and graduate the price of the public lands. (p. 1196)

On Aug 5, 1846, the House voted 56–113. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 50–57, Others 6–56. 50 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
56
No
113
Did not vote
68
Date
Aug 5, 1846

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 57 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 56 no · 26 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 order a call of the house, during debate…: House Vote, Aug 5, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-430/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-during-debate (accessed 2026-10-17).