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House roll call 514 · 29th Congress · Jan 23, 1847

To amend a resolution changing the hour of meeting to 11 a.m. Hereafter, by providing that the house will meet at 10 a.m.

On Jan 23, 1847, the House voted 82–93. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 67–43, Others 15–50. 43 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
82
No
93
Did not vote
62
Date
Jan 23, 1847

By party

  • Democrats67 yes · 43 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Others15 yes · 50 no · 23 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 amend a resolution changing the hour of…: House Vote, Jan 23, 1847,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-514/to-amend-a-resolution-changing-the-hour-of-meeting (accessed 2026-10-17).