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House roll call 92 · 29th Congress · Mar 5, 1846

To dispense with the roll call on a motion to reconsider the vote by which the house decided that MR. Runk was entitled to a seat as a representative from new j

On Mar 5, 1846, the House voted 63–120. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 48–67, Others 15–53. 48 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
63
No
120
Did not vote
54
Date
Mar 5, 1846

By party

  • Democrats48 yes · 67 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Others15 yes · 53 no · 20 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 dispense with the roll call on a motion…: House Vote, Mar 5, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-92/to-dispense-with-the-roll-call-on-a-motion (accessed 2026-10-17).