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House roll call 569 · 29th Congress · Feb 8, 1847

To table a resolution to have a committee of five members inquire whether other reporters than those of the union and letter writers assigned seats on this floo

On Feb 8, 1847, the House voted 103–75. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–60, Others 52–15. 51 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
103
No
75
Did not vote
59
Date
Feb 8, 1847

By party

  • Democrats51 yes · 60 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Others52 yes · 15 no · 21 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 table a resolution to have a committee of…: House Vote, Feb 8, 1847,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-569/to-table-a-resolution-to-have-a-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).