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House roll call 3 · 29th Congress · Dec 1, 1845

To amend a resolution adopting the rules of the 28th house as the rules of the 29th house, by providing that the rules adopted be that of the 1st session of the

On Dec 1, 1845, the House voted 85–121. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 68–57, Others 17–64. 57 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
85
No
121
Did not vote
31
Date
Dec 1, 1845

By party

  • Democrats68 yes · 57 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others17 yes · 64 no · 7 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend a resolution adopting the rules of…: House Vote, Dec 1, 1845,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-3/to-amend-a-resolution-adopting-the-rules-of-the (accessed 2026-10-17).

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