To amend H.R. 531 by providing for the repayment of postage on newspapers and that the postmaster general shall cause same to be advertised in newspapers of let

On Aug 7, 1846, the House voted 87–61 (HR 531). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 87–5, Others 0–56. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 87
No: 61
Did not vote: 89
Date: Aug 7, 1846

By party

Democrats87 yes · 5 no · 57 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 56 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Stephen Adams D-MS voted no
William Brown Maclay D-NY voted no
Martin Grover D-NY voted no
Barclay Martin D-TN voted no
James Mcdowell 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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