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House roll call 543 · 29th Congress · Jan 28, 1847

To excuse the non-attendance of MR. Ewing. (p. 283-1)

On Jan 28, 1847, the House voted 64–62. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–61, Others 42–1. 22 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
64
No
62
Did not vote
111
Date
Jan 28, 1847

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 61 no · 66 didn’t vote
  • Others42 yes · 1 no · 45 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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