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House roll call 448 · 29th Congress · Aug 8, 1846

To reconsider the vote agreeing to the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 50 which fixes rates for mileage to the members of Congress.

On Aug 8, 1846, the House voted 83–60 (HR 50). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–47, Others 36–13. 47 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
83
No
60
Did not vote
94
Date
Aug 8, 1846

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 47 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Others36 yes · 13 no · 39 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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