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House roll call 2 · 29th Congress · Dec 1, 1845

To amend a house resolution to adopt the rules of the 28th house as the rules of the 29th house, by eliminating rule 33, limiting disussionn by a member to 1 ho

On Dec 1, 1845, the House voted 62–144. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 41–87, Others 21–57. 41 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
62
No
144
Did not vote
31
Date
Dec 1, 1845

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 87 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others21 yes · 57 no · 10 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 amend a house resolution to adopt the…: House Vote, Dec 1, 1845,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-2/to-amend-a-house-resolution-to-adopt-the-rules (accessed 2026-10-16).

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