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House roll call 557 · 29th Congress · Jan 30, 1847

To amend the title of H.J. RES. 55, by substituting the word "censure" for the word "thanks" (p. 295)

On Jan 30, 1847, the House voted 1–120 (HJR 55). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–108, Others 1–12.

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

Yes
1
No
120
Did not vote
116
Date
Jan 30, 1847

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 108 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 12 no · 75 didn’t vote

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the title of H.J. RES. 55, by…: House Vote, Jan 30, 1847,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-557/to-amend-the-title-of-h-j-res-55 (accessed 2026-10-17).