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House roll call 91 · 29th Congress · Mar 5, 1846

To pass a resolution to expel from the house "reporters or letter-writers" of the new york tribune.

On Mar 5, 1846, the House voted 122–48. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 112–3, Others 10–45. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
122
No
48
Did not vote
67
Date
Mar 5, 1846

By party

  • Democrats112 yes · 3 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 45 no · 33 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 pass a resolution to expel from the house…: House Vote, Mar 5, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-91/to-pass-a-resolution-to-expel-from-the-house (accessed 2026-10-17).