To amend S. 64 (8-8-46), providing for the more effectual publication of the laws of the U.S., so as to provide for publication in newspapers having the largest

On Aug 8, 1846, the House voted 60–79 (S 64). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–79, Others 55–0. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 60
No: 79
Did not vote: 98
Date: Aug 8, 1846

By party

Democrats5 yes · 79 no · 65 didn’t vote
Others55 yes · 0 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Robert Dale Owen D-IN voted yes
Henry St. John D-OH voted yes
James Augustus Black D-SC voted yes
James Mcdowell D-VA voted yes
George Washington Hopkins D-VA voted yes

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 amend S. 64 (8-8-46), providing for the…: House Vote, Aug 8, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-455/to-amend-s-64-8-8-46-providing-for (accessed 2026-10-17).