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House roll call 52 · 29th Congress · Feb 4, 1846

To suspend the rules and consent to take up the memorial of the memphis convention with a view to the improvement of all the west that could constitutionally im

On Feb 4, 1846, the House voted 72–78. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–73, Others 52–5. 20 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
72
No
78
Did not vote
87
Date
Feb 4, 1846

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 73 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Others52 yes · 5 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 suspend the rules and consent to take up…: House Vote, Feb 4, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-52/to-suspend-the-rules-and-consent-to-take-up (accessed 2026-10-17).