To suspend rules and consider a resolution requesting the President to inform the house whether an increase in the army or navy is now necessary and if so, what

On Mar 27, 1846, the House voted 61–99. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–97, Others 60–2. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 61
No: 99
Did not vote: 77
Date: Mar 27, 1846

By party

Democrats1 yes · 97 no · 51 didn’t vote
Others60 yes · 2 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Edmund Strother Dargan D-AL voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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