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House roll call 462 · 29th Congress · Aug 10, 1846

To suspend the rules and go into committee of the whole, for the purpose of disposing of private bills.

On Aug 10, 1846, the House voted 84–48. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–46, Others 47–2. 37 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
84
No
48
Did not vote
105
Date
Aug 10, 1846

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 46 no · 66 didn’t vote
  • Others47 yes · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and go into committee…: House Vote, Aug 10, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-462/to-suspend-the-rules-and-go-into-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).