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On Mar 25, 1846, the House voted 114–45. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 100–4, Others 14–41. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 114
No: 45
Did not vote: 78
Date: Mar 25, 1846

By party

Democrats100 yes · 4 no · 45 didn’t vote
Others14 yes · 41 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Stephen Adams D-MS voted no
William Swan Garvin D-PA voted no
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted no
Thomas Henry Bayly 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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