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House roll call 549 · 29th Congress · Jan 28, 1847

To excuse MR. Ashmun from voting upon the appeal by MR. Toombs from the decision of the speaker that a quorum being present it was not in order to entertain a m

On Jan 28, 1847, the House voted 18–65. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–61, Others 3–4. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
18
No
65
Did not vote
154
Date
Jan 28, 1847

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 61 no · 73 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 4 no · 81 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 excuse MR. Ashmun from voting upon the…: House Vote, Jan 28, 1847,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-549/to-excuse-mr-ashmun-from-voting-upon-the-appeal (accessed 2026-10-17).