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House roll call 466 · 29th Congress · Dec 17, 1846

To elect a chaplain of the house, sprole is coded 1, dewey is coded 2, tinsley is coded 5, taylor is coded 6, other candidates are coded 8.

On Dec 17, 1846, the House voted 50–26. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 61–41, Others 35–15. 41 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
50
No
26
Did not vote
85
Date
Dec 17, 1846

By party

  • Democrats61 yes · 41 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Others35 yes · 15 no · 38 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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