To table a memorial from the society of friends of new england praying that measures be taken to put a speedy end to the war with mexico. (p. 95-1)

On Dec 29, 1846, the House voted 62–81. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 61–27, Others 1–54. 27 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 62
No: 81
Did not vote: 94
Date: Dec 29, 1846

By party

Democrats61 yes · 27 no · 61 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 54 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Shepherd Leffler D-IA voted no
John Wentworth D-IL voted no
Thomas Jefferson Henley D-IN voted no
John Pettit D-IN voted no
Andrew Kennedy D-IN voted no
Cullen Sawtelle D-ME voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
James Bennett Hunt D-MI voted no
Henry Selby Clark D-NC voted no
Mace Moulton D-NH voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted no
John Watson Lawrence D-NY voted no
Archibald Campbell Niven D-NY voted no
Charles Swan Benton D-NY voted no
Orville Hungerford D-NY voted no
Timothy Jenkins D-NY voted no
Charles Goodyear D-NY voted no
George Oscar Rathbun D-NY voted no
John De Mott D-NY voted no
Martin Grover D-NY voted no
Isaac Parrish D-OH voted no
David Austin Starkweather D-OH voted no
Jacob Senewell Yost D-PA voted no
Jacob Erdman D-PA voted no
David Wilmot D-PA voted no
James Black D-PA voted no
Paul Dillingham Jr. D-VT voted no

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 table a memorial from the society of…: House Vote, Dec 29, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-476/to-table-a-memorial-from-the-society-of-friends (accessed 2026-10-18).