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House roll call 542 · 29th Congress · Jan 28, 1847

To dispense with further proceedings under the call.

On Jan 28, 1847, the House voted 31–88. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 24–59, Others 7–29. 24 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
31
No
88
Did not vote
118
Date
Jan 28, 1847

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 59 no · 66 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 29 no · 52 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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