To amend H.R. 14 (aug. 4, 1846), a bill to define the boundaries of the state of iowa, so as to reduce the area of the state. (p. 940,949)

On Jun 9, 1846, the House voted 63–91 (HR 14). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–79, Others 43–12. 20 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 63
No: 91
Did not vote: 83
Date: Jun 9, 1846

By party

Democrats20 yes · 79 no · 50 didn’t vote
Others43 yes · 12 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted yes
Robert Mcclelland D-MI voted yes
James Hutchins Johnson D-NH voted yes
George Sykes D-NJ voted yes
William W. Woodworth D-NY voted yes
Archibald Campbell Niven D-NY voted yes
John Francis Collin D-NY voted yes
Bradford Ripley Wood D-NY voted yes
Joseph Russell D-NY voted yes
Orville Hungerford D-NY voted yes
Timothy Jenkins D-NY voted yes
Stephen Strong D-NY voted yes
William Jervis Hough D-NY voted yes
Horace Wheaton D-NY voted yes
George Oscar Rathbun D-NY voted yes
Samuel Stewart Ellsworth D-NY voted yes
John De Mott D-NY voted yes
Joseph Morris D-OH voted yes
David Austin Starkweather D-OH voted yes
Moses Mcclean D-PA voted yes

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 H.R. 14 (aug. 4, 1846), a bill to…: House Vote, Jun 9, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-286/to-amend-h-r-14-aug-4-1846-a (accessed 2026-10-17).