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House roll call 24 · 29th Congress · Dec 22, 1845

To elect a chaplain. Votes for millborne are coded 1, for gurley, 2, for sprole, 5, for conner, 6.

On Dec 22, 1845, the House voted 105–10. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–69, Others 66–4. 46 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
105
No
10
Did not vote
52
Date
Dec 22, 1845

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 69 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Others66 yes · 4 no · 18 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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