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House roll call 458 · 29th Congress · Aug 8, 1846

To reconsider the passing of H.R. 534a.

On Aug 8, 1846, the House voted 71–83. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 54–46, Others 17–37. 46 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
71
No
83
Did not vote
83
Date
Aug 8, 1846

By party

  • Democrats54 yes · 46 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Others17 yes · 37 no · 34 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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Capitol Receipts, “To reconsider the passing of H.R. 534a.: House Vote, Aug 8, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-458/to-reconsider-the-passing-of-h-r-534a (accessed 2026-10-17).