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House roll call 399 · 29th Congress · Jul 28, 1846

To suspend the rules and take up a resolution directing the clerk to furnish certain books to such members who have not received them. (p. 1158-3)

On Jul 28, 1846, the House voted 76–49. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–45, Others 47–4. 29 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
76
No
49
Did not vote
112
Date
Jul 28, 1846

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 45 no · 75 didn’t vote
  • Others47 yes · 4 no · 37 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 take up a…: House Vote, Jul 28, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-399/to-suspend-the-rules-and-take-up-a-resolution (accessed 2026-10-16).

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