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House roll call 634 · 29th Congress · Mar 3, 1847

To appeal from the decision of the chair that the amendment authorizing the President to use appropriations contained in several acts passed during the -resent

On Mar 3, 1847, the House voted 123–48. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–48, Others 75–0. 48 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
123
No
48
Did not vote
66
Date
Mar 3, 1847

By party

  • Democrats48 yes · 48 no · 53 didn’t vote
  • Others75 yes · 0 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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