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House roll call 587 · 29th Congress · Feb 17, 1847

To agree to the house amendments of Senate amendments to H.R. 604, a bill providing for revolutionary war pensions.

On Feb 17, 1847, the House voted 98–53 (HR 604). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 91–1, Others 7–52. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
98
No
53
Did not vote
86
Date
Feb 17, 1847

By party

  • Democrats91 yes · 1 no · 57 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 52 no · 29 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 agree to the house amendments of Senate…: House Vote, Feb 17, 1847,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-587/to-agree-to-the-house-amendments-of-senate-amendments (accessed 2026-10-18).