To agree to conference report on S. 160, (3-3-47), an act making provision for an additional number of general officers. (p. 574)

On Mar 3, 1847, the House voted 92–68 (S 160). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 92–5, Others 0–63. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 92
No: 68
Did not vote: 77
Date: Mar 3, 1847

By party

Democrats92 yes · 5 no · 52 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 63 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Wooleston Tibbatts D-KY voted no
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted no
Andrew Johnson D-TN voted no
James Alexander Seddon D-VA voted no
Thomas Henry Bayly D-VA voted no

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 agree to conference report on S. 160…: House Vote, Mar 3, 1847,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-639/to-agree-to-conference-report-on-s-160-3 (accessed 2026-10-17).