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House roll call 505 · 29th Congress · Jan 21, 1847

To pass the resolution to close debate on H.R. 600, a bill to authorize the issue of treasury notes, at 3 p.m. Today. (p. 225,228)

On Jan 21, 1847, the House voted 108–55. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 108–1, Others 0–54. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
108
No
55
Did not vote
74
Date
Jan 21, 1847

By party

  • Democrats108 yes · 1 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 54 no · 34 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 the resolution to close debate on…: House Vote, Jan 21, 1847,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-505/to-pass-the-resolution-to-close-debate-on-h (accessed 2026-10-17).