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House roll call 123 · 29th Congress · Mar 20, 1846

To engross an item in H.R. 18 appropriating $25,000 for the improvement of hog island channel in charleston, s.c. (p. 529-1)

On Mar 20, 1846, the House voted 82–86 (HR 18). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 33–73, Others 49–13. 33 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
82
No
86
Did not vote
69
Date
Mar 20, 1846

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 73 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Others49 yes · 13 no · 26 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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