To pass a resolution providing that all debate in the committee of the whole on a bill relating to the cumberland road be limited to two hours after the bill SH

On Apr 4, 1846, the House voted 94–63. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 90–10, Others 4–53. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 94
No: 63
Did not vote: 80
Date: Apr 4, 1846

By party

Democrats90 yes · 10 no · 49 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 53 no · 31 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Wentworth D-IL voted no
John Reeves Jones Daniel D-NC voted no
William W. Woodworth D-NY voted no
Archibald Campbell Niven D-NY voted no
George Oscar Rathbun D-NY voted no
Francis Alanson Cunningham D-OH voted no
Henry St. John D-OH voted no
Richard Brodhead D-PA voted no
Robert Barnwell Rhett D-SC voted no
Shelton Farrar Leake 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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