To pass H.R. 38, which as amended authorizes the President to increase the number of privates in any companies of dragoons, artillery or infantry, not to exceed

On Mar 25, 1846, the House voted 165–15 (HR 38). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 100–13, Others 65–2. 13 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 165
No: 15
Did not vote: 57
Date: Mar 25, 1846

By party

Democrats100 yes · 13 no · 36 didn’t vote
Others65 yes · 2 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Orlando Bell Ficklin D-IL voted no
Joseph Pendleton Hoge D-IL voted no
Thomas Smith D-IN voted no
Linn Boyd D-KY voted no
Emile La Sére D-LA voted no
John Henry Harmanson D-LA voted no
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted no
William W. Woodworth D-NY voted no
Archibald Campbell Niven D-NY voted no
William Sawyer D-OH voted no
Joseph Jefferson Mcdowell D-OH voted no
Frederick Perry Stanton D-TN voted no
George Washington Hopkins D-VA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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