To amend S. 211, june 26, 1846, a bill to provide for the organization of the volunteer corps brought into the service of the U.S., by striking out references t

On Jun 26, 1846, the House voted 61–88 (S 211). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–87, Others 52–1. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 61
No: 88
Did not vote: 88
Date: Jun 26, 1846

By party

Democrats9 yes · 87 no · 53 didn’t vote
Others52 yes · 1 no · 35 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Thomas Jefferson Henley D-IN voted yes
Andrew Kennedy D-IN voted yes
James John Faran D-OH voted yes
Joseph Jefferson Mcdowell D-OH voted yes
Owen D. Leib D-PA voted yes
William Swan Garvin D-PA voted yes
Richard Franklin Simpson D-SC voted yes
Andrew Johnson D-TN voted yes
George Washington Jones D-TN 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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