To amend H.R. 531, a bill to establish post routes in texas, by providing that the franking privilege which existed prior to the passage of an act reducing the

On Aug 7, 1846, the House voted 115–45 (HR 531). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 97–8, Others 18–37. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 115
No: 45
Did not vote: 77
Date: Aug 7, 1846

By party

Democrats97 yes · 8 no · 44 didn’t vote
Others18 yes · 37 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Dennis Mccrate D-ME voted no
John Watson Lawrence D-NY voted no
William Brown Maclay D-NY voted no
Samuel Gordon D-NY voted no
Charles Swan Benton D-NY voted no
George Oscar Rathbun D-NY voted no
Samuel Stewart Ellsworth D-NY voted no
Martin Grover D-NY 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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