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House roll call 245 · 29th Congress · May 23, 1846

To suspend the rules to allow the making of a motion fixing the daily hour of the meeting of a house at 10 a.m.

On May 23, 1846, the House voted 83–82. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 73–33, Others 10–49. 33 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
83
No
82
Did not vote
72
Date
May 23, 1846

By party

  • Democrats73 yes · 33 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 49 no · 29 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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