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House roll call 262 · 29th Congress · May 30, 1846

To proceed to consideration of business on the private calendar. (p. 885)

On May 30, 1846, the House voted 77–71. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–69, Others 48–2. 29 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
77
No
71
Did not vote
89
Date
May 30, 1846

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 69 no · 51 didn’t vote
  • Others48 yes · 2 no · 38 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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