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House roll call 33 · 29th Congress · Jan 9, 1846

To suspend the rules and bring up for consideration a resolution that the committee on the post office inquire into the alleged abuse of the franking privilege

On Jan 9, 1846, the House voted 101–63. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–54, Others 55–9. 46 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
101
No
63
Did not vote
73
Date
Jan 9, 1846

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 54 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Others55 yes · 9 no · 24 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 suspend the rules and bring up for…: House Vote, Jan 9, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-33/to-suspend-the-rules-and-bring-up-for-consideration (accessed 2026-10-16).

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