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On Apr 9, 1846, the House voted 136–28. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 110–7, Others 26–21. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 136
No: 28
Did not vote: 73
Date: Apr 9, 1846

By party

Democrats110 yes · 7 no · 32 didn’t vote
Others26 yes · 21 no · 41 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Henry Brockenbrough D-FL voted no
James Augustus Black D-SC voted no
Richard Franklin Simpson D-SC voted no
Armistead Burt D-SC voted no
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted no
Thomas Henry Bayly D-VA voted no
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass a resolution that secretary of state…: House Vote, Apr 9, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-163/to-pass-a-resolution-that-secretary-of-state-furnish (accessed 2026-10-17).