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House roll call 596 · 29th Congress · Feb 23, 1847

To amend H.R. 597, by appropriating $500,000 to be expended for the comfort of discharged soldiers, so disabled by wounds or disease received in the service as

On Feb 23, 1847, the House voted 121–60 (HR 597). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–59, Others 69–1. 52 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
121
No
60
Did not vote
56
Date
Feb 23, 1847

By party

  • Democrats52 yes · 59 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Others69 yes · 1 no · 18 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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