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House roll call 630 · 29th Congress · Mar 2, 1847

To sustain the decision of the chair that the motion to suspend rule was not in order, the rules being already suspended for the purpose of enabling the house t

On Mar 2, 1847, the House voted 132–4. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 95–1, Others 37–3. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
132
No
4
Did not vote
101
Date
Mar 2, 1847

By party

  • Democrats95 yes · 1 no · 53 didn’t vote
  • Others37 yes · 3 no · 48 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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