To suspend the rules in order to introduce a resolution to change the hour of meeting to 11 a.m. From and after monday next. (p. 241)

On Jan 23, 1847, the House voted 98–47. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 89–5, Others 9–42. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 98
No: 47
Did not vote: 92
Date: Jan 23, 1847

By party

Democrats89 yes · 5 no · 55 didn’t vote
Others9 yes · 42 no · 37 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Butler Bowlin D-MO voted no
William Brown Maclay D-NY voted no
William W. Woodworth D-NY voted no
Timothy Jenkins D-NY voted no
Charles Jared Ingersoll D-PA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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