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House roll call 529 · 29th Congress · Jan 28, 1847

To sustain the decision of the chair that MR. Root's motion to table the previous question was not in order.

On Jan 28, 1847, the House voted 134–1 (HR 596). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 105–0, Others 29–1.

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

Yes
134
No
1
Did not vote
102
Date
Jan 28, 1847

By party

  • Democrats105 yes · 0 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Others29 yes · 1 no · 58 didn’t vote

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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