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House roll call 485 · 29th Congress · Jan 2, 1847

To pass a resolution providing that the people of the U.S. Are too patriotic to refuse any necessary tax in time of war.

On Jan 2, 1847, the House voted 126–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 89–0, Others 37–0.

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

Yes
126
No
0
Did not vote
111
Date
Jan 2, 1847

By party

  • Democrats89 yes · 0 no · 60 didn’t vote
  • Others37 yes · 0 no · 51 didn’t vote

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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