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House roll call 616 · 29th Congress · Mar 1, 1847

To pass a house resolution providing that each member of the house is authorized to suscribe for the same number of copies of the congressional globe as each me

On Mar 1, 1847, the House voted 78–73. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–56, Others 45–17. 33 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
78
No
73
Did not vote
86
Date
Mar 1, 1847

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 56 no · 60 didn’t vote
  • Others45 yes · 17 no · 26 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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