To sustain the decision of the chair that a motion to adjourn cannot be considered at this time since no business had intervened since a previous motion to adjo

On Jul 14, 1846, the House voted 164–1. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 108–1, Others 56–0. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 164
No: 1
Did not vote: 72
Date: Jul 14, 1846

By party

Democrats108 yes · 1 no · 40 didn’t vote
Others56 yes · 0 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Black D-PA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

James Black D-PA

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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