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House roll call 137 · 29th Congress · Mar 25, 1846

To concur in a substitute to H.R. 38, which substitute authorized the President, by voluntary enlistment, to increase the number of privates in each or any of c

On Mar 25, 1846, the House voted 111–76 (HR 38). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–67, Others 60–9. 51 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
111
No
76
Did not vote
50
Date
Mar 25, 1846

By party

  • Democrats51 yes · 67 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Others60 yes · 9 no · 19 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 concur in a substitute to H.R. 38, which…: House Vote, Mar 25, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-137/to-concur-in-a-substitute-to-h-r-38 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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