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House roll call 509 · 29th Congress · Jan 22, 1847

To suspend the rules and proceed to the consideration of business in the committee of the whole. (p. 240)

On Jan 22, 1847, the House voted 72–107. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 69–41, Others 3–66. 41 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
72
No
107
Did not vote
58
Date
Jan 22, 1847

By party

  • Democrats69 yes · 41 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 66 no · 19 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 suspend the rules and proceed to the…: House Vote, Jan 22, 1847,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-509/to-suspend-the-rules-and-proceed-to-the-consideration (accessed 2026-10-17).