To table a resolution providing that all debate in committee of the whole on the bill making appropriations for the support of the army for fiscal 1847, shall t

On May 18, 1846, the House voted 63–97. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–92, Others 56–5. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 63
No: 97
Did not vote: 77
Date: May 18, 1846

By party

Democrats7 yes · 92 no · 50 didn’t vote
Others56 yes · 5 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Henry Lumpkin D-GA voted yes
John Wooleston Tibbatts D-KY voted yes
Preston King D-NY voted yes
George Oscar Rathbun D-NY voted yes
William Sawyer D-OH voted yes
Joseph Morris D-OH voted yes
William Swan Garvin D-PA voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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