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House roll call 71 · 29th Congress · Feb 16, 1846

To table a resolution that committee of way and means be constructed to communicate to the clerk of the house a copy of the bill furnished by the secretary of t

On Feb 16, 1846, the House voted 104–66. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 104–1, Others 0–65. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
104
No
66
Did not vote
67
Date
Feb 16, 1846

By party

  • Democrats104 yes · 1 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 65 no · 23 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 resolution that committee of way…: House Vote, Feb 16, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-71/to-table-a-resolution-that-committee-of-way-and (accessed 2026-10-17).