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House roll call 18 · 29th Congress · Dec 16, 1845

To order the main question on ordering the joint resolution relative to the admission of texas to the union for third reading. (p. 61-3)

On Dec 16, 1845, the House voted 108–90. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 94–29, Others 14–61. 29 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
108
No
90
Did not vote
39
Date
Dec 16, 1845

By party

  • Democrats94 yes · 29 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others14 yes · 61 no · 13 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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Capitol Receipts, “To order the main question on ordering the…: House Vote, Dec 16, 1845,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-18/to-order-the-main-question-on-ordering-the-joint (accessed 2026-10-16).

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