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House roll call 62 · 29th Congress · Feb 9, 1846

To table a motion to suspend the rule limiting debate on a subject by one representative to one hour, thereby enabling representative to continue his argument;

On Feb 9, 1846, the House voted 72–126. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 46–77, Others 26–49. 46 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
72
No
126
Did not vote
39
Date
Feb 9, 1846

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 77 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others26 yes · 49 no · 13 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 table a motion to suspend the rule…: House Vote, Feb 9, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-62/to-table-a-motion-to-suspend-the-rule-limiting (accessed 2026-10-17).