To suspend the rules, in order to offer a resolution on bringing the mexican war to a close by withdrawing troops, during debate on H.R. 600 (5-9 stat 118, 1-27

On Jan 27, 1847, the House voted 26–152. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–110, Others 22–42. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 26
No: 152
Did not vote: 59
Date: Jan 27, 1847

By party

Democrats4 yes · 110 no · 35 didn’t vote
Others22 yes · 42 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Smith Chipman D-MI voted yes
William Mcdaniel D-MO voted yes
George Oscar Rathbun D-NY voted yes
James Black D-PA voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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