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House roll call 486 · 29th Congress · Jan 4, 1847

To postpone the special order for H.R. 576, (2-11-47), raising for a limited time an additional military force, in order to introduce a bill making further prov

On Jan 4, 1847, the House voted 88–89. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 36–74, Others 52–15. 36 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
88
No
89
Did not vote
60
Date
Jan 4, 1847

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 74 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Others52 yes · 15 no · 21 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 postpone the special order for H.R. 576…: House Vote, Jan 4, 1847,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-486/to-postpone-the-special-order-for-h-r-576 (accessed 2026-10-17).