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House roll call 203 · 29th Congress · May 7, 1846

To suspend the rules and introduce a resolution for sine die adjournment on july 13, next.

On May 7, 1846, the House voted 99–62. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–53, Others 52–9. 47 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
99
No
62
Did not vote
76
Date
May 7, 1846

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 53 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Others52 yes · 9 no · 27 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 suspend the rules and introduce a…: House Vote, May 7, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-203/to-suspend-the-rules-and-introduce-a-resolution-for (accessed 2026-10-16).

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