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House roll call 227 · 29th Congress · May 16, 1846

To suspend the rules in order to introduce a resolution to add a new rule to the standing rules of the house. (p. 830-1)

On May 16, 1846, the House voted 71–71. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 42–47, Others 29–24. 42 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
71
No
71
Did not vote
95
Date
May 16, 1846

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 47 no · 60 didn’t vote
  • Others29 yes · 24 no · 35 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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