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House roll call 503 · 29th Congress · Jan 20, 1847

To pass a resolution providing that H.R. 442, in addition to an amendment to several acts to promote the progress of useful arts, be made the special order of t

On Jan 20, 1847, the House voted 91–66. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–64, Others 55–2. 36 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
91
No
66
Did not vote
80
Date
Jan 20, 1847

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 64 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Others55 yes · 2 no · 31 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 pass a resolution providing that H.R…: House Vote, Jan 20, 1847,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-503/to-pass-a-resolution-providing-that-h-r-442 (accessed 2026-10-17).