To pass H.J. RES. 55. (p. 295)

On Jan 30, 1847, the House voted 103–62 (HJR 55). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 103–5, Others 0–57. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 103
No: 62
Did not vote: 72
Date: Jan 30, 1847

By party

Democrats103 yes · 5 no · 41 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 57 no · 31 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Charles Jared Ingersoll D-PA voted no
Joseph Addison Woodward D-SC voted no
Armistead Burt D-SC voted no
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted no
Robert Barnwell Rhett D-SC voted no

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 pass H.J. RES. 55. (p. 295): House Vote, Jan 30, 1847,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-556/to-pass-h-j-res-55-p-295 (accessed 2026-10-17).