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House roll call 612 · 29th Congress · Mar 1, 1847

To commit S. 184, for the relief of ireland and scotland, to the committee of the whole and to make it the special order for 2 o'clock to day. (p. 557-2)

On Mar 1, 1847, the House voted 68–107 (S 184). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–90, Others 51–17. 17 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
68
No
107
Did not vote
62
Date
Mar 1, 1847

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 90 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Others51 yes · 17 no · 20 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 commit S. 184, for the relief of ireland…: House Vote, Mar 1, 1847,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-612/to-commit-s-184-for-the-relief-of-ireland (accessed 2026-10-17).