To suspend the rules in order to move that hereafter the daily hour of meeting shall be 9 a.m. (p. 967-2)

On Jun 12, 1846, the House voted 119–47. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 103–4, Others 16–43. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 119
No: 47
Did not vote: 71
Date: Jun 12, 1846

By party

Democrats103 yes · 4 no · 42 didn’t vote
Others16 yes · 43 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Winter Payne D-AL voted no
Archibald Campbell Niven D-NY voted no
Stephen Strong D-NY voted no
Richard Brodhead D-PA 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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