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House roll call 143 · 29th Congress · Mar 27, 1846

To suspend the rules in order to introduce a resolution to amend the rules so as to provide that rules relating to internal improvement bills be applied to all

On Mar 27, 1846, the House voted 100–71. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 34–70, Others 66–1. 34 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
100
No
71
Did not vote
66
Date
Mar 27, 1846

By party

  • Democrats34 yes · 70 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Others66 yes · 1 no · 21 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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