To pass a resolution providing that william brockenbrough is entitled to a seat as a member from florida. (p. 239-2)

On Jan 24, 1846, the House voted 100–85. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 100–11, Others 0–74. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 100
No: 85
Did not vote: 52
Date: Jan 24, 1846

By party

Democrats100 yes · 11 no · 38 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 74 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
John Smith Chipman D-MI voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted no
Henry St. John D-OH voted no
Richard Brodhead D-PA voted no
James Augustus Black D-SC voted no
Alexander Dromgoole Sims D-SC voted no
Armistead Burt D-SC voted no
Andrew Johnson D-TN voted no
Edmund Wilcox Hubard D-VA voted no
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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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