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House roll call 246 · 29th Congress · May 23, 1846

To engross H.R. 118, a bill for the relief of j.w. Nye, assignee of peter bargy, JR. And hugh stewart. (p. 856-2)

On May 23, 1846, the House voted 59–79 (HR 118). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 25–62, Others 34–17. 25 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
59
No
79
Did not vote
99
Date
May 23, 1846

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 62 no · 62 didn’t vote
  • Others34 yes · 17 no · 37 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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