To adjourn, during debate on H.R. 453 (aug. 8, 1846), a bill for the allowance of drawbacks on foreign merchandise imported into certain districts of U.S. From

On May 22, 1846, the House voted 65–93. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–89, Others 54–4. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 65
No: 93
Did not vote: 79
Date: May 22, 1846

By party

Democrats11 yes · 89 no · 49 didn’t vote
Others54 yes · 4 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

George Washington Bonaparte Towns D-GA voted yes
John Preston Martin D-KY voted yes
John Wooleston Tibbatts D-KY voted yes
Isaac Edward Morse D-LA voted yes
Henry Selby Clark D-NC voted yes
George Oscar Rathbun D-NY voted yes
William Sawyer D-OH voted yes
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted yes
Shelton Farrar Leake D-VA voted yes
Augustus Alexandria Chapman D-VA voted yes
Joseph Johnson 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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