To table H.R. 310, a bill to amend and continue in force the act to incorporate the inhabitants of the city of washington. (p. 848)

On May 21, 1846, the House voted 54–106 (HR 310). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–99, Others 51–7. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 54
No: 106
Did not vote: 77
Date: May 21, 1846

By party

Democrats3 yes · 99 no · 47 didn’t vote
Others51 yes · 7 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John D. Cummins D-OH voted yes
Richard Franklin Simpson D-SC voted yes
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table H.R. 310, a bill to amend and…: House Vote, May 21, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-235/to-table-h-r-310-a-bill-to-amend (accessed 2026-10-17).