To table S. 184, a bill to remit duties which have accrued or been paid on the importation of railroad iron. (p. 197-1)

On Aug 5, 1846, the House voted 132–48 (S 184). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 114–6, Others 18–42. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 132
No: 48
Did not vote: 57
Date: Aug 5, 1846

By party

Democrats114 yes · 6 no · 29 didn’t vote
Others18 yes · 42 no · 28 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Seaborn Jones D-GA voted no
Howell Cobb D-GA voted no
William Fell Giles D-MD voted no
Armistead Burt D-SC voted no
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted no
Robert Barnwell Rhett D-SC 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 table S. 184, a bill to remit duties…: House Vote, Aug 5, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-434/to-table-s-184-a-bill-to-remit-duties (accessed 2026-10-17).