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House roll call 12 · 29th Congress · Dec 9, 1845

To table a resolution that the committee on elections be instructed to inquire, in any case where a state is entitled to more than one representative, whether a

On Dec 9, 1845, the House voted 113–72. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 113–0, Others 0–72.

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

Yes
113
No
72
Did not vote
52
Date
Dec 9, 1845

By party

  • Democrats113 yes · 0 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 72 no · 16 didn’t vote

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 the committee on…: House Vote, Dec 9, 1845,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-12/to-table-a-resolution-that-the-committee-on-elections (accessed 2026-10-16).

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