To amend S. 185 by adding a new section to the bill, which new section adds a new article (102) to the rules and articles for the government of the army. (p. 9

On Jun 4, 1846, the House voted 103–70 (S 185). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 88–20, Others 15–50. 20 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 103
No: 70
Did not vote: 64
Date: Jun 4, 1846

By party

Democrats88 yes · 20 no · 41 didn’t vote
Others15 yes · 50 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Robert Smith D-IL voted no
John Wentworth D-IL voted no
Thomas Johns Perry D-MD voted no
Robert Mcclelland D-MI voted no
James Bennett Hunt D-MI voted no
James Butler Bowlin D-MO voted no
James Hugh Relfe D-MO voted no
John Reeves Jones Daniel D-NC voted no
Henry Selby Clark D-NC voted no
Mace Moulton D-NH voted no
Preston King D-NY voted no
Horace Wheaton D-NY voted no
James John Faran D-OH voted no
William Sawyer D-OH voted no
Joseph Jefferson Mcdowell D-OH voted no
Allen Granberry Thurman D-OH voted no
Joseph Morris D-OH voted no
David Austin Starkweather D-OH voted no
Moses Mcclean D-PA voted no
George Coke Dromgoole D-VA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 185 by adding a new section to…: House Vote, Jun 4, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-271/to-amend-s-185-by-adding-a-new-section (accessed 2026-10-13).