To pass a resolution limiting debate on H.R. 116, a bill relating to the west point military academy, to 10 minutes. (p. 810)

On May 12, 1846, the House voted 85–34. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 77–12, Others 8–22. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 85
No: 34
Did not vote: 118
Date: May 12, 1846

By party

Democrats77 yes · 12 no · 60 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 22 no · 58 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Lowndes Yancey D-AL voted no
William Henry Brockenbrough D-FL voted no
John Alexander Mcclernand D-IL voted no
Joseph Pendleton Hoge D-IL voted no
John Fairfield Scamman D-ME voted no
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted no
Augustus Leonard Perrill D-OH voted no
Isaac Parrish D-OH voted no
David Austin Starkweather D-OH voted no
William Swan Garvin D-PA voted no
Shelton Farrar Leake D-VA voted no
James Mcdowell 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 limiting debate on H.R…: House Vote, May 12, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-221/to-pass-a-resolution-limiting-debate-on-h-r (accessed 2026-10-16).