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House roll call 269 · 29th Congress · Jun 4, 1846

To amend S. 185, by limiting the number of new brigadier generals to be appointed to 2 instead of 4. (p. 924)

On Jun 4, 1846, the House voted 108–68 (S 185). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–64, Others 62–4. 46 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
108
No
68
Did not vote
61
Date
Jun 4, 1846

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 64 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Others62 yes · 4 no · 22 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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