To table a resolution directing the secretary of war to inform the house by whose order the second regiment of mississippi riflemen was excluded from the U.S. B

On Feb 23, 1847, the House voted 87–65. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 85–8, Others 2–57. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 87
No: 65
Did not vote: 85
Date: Feb 23, 1847

By party

Democrats85 yes · 8 no · 56 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 57 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Emile La Sére D-LA voted no
John Henry Harmanson D-LA voted no
Isaac Edward Morse D-LA voted no
Henry Thomas Ellett D-MS voted no
Jacob Thompson D-MS voted no
George Fries D-OH voted no
Armistead Burt D-SC voted no
Shelton Farrar Leake D-VA 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 table a resolution directing the…: House Vote, Feb 23, 1847,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-594/to-table-a-resolution-directing-the-secretary-of-war (accessed 2026-10-17).