To amend a resolution to proceed with the election of a public printer for the 29th Congress, by providing that a committee of five be appointed to let the prin

On Dec 3, 1845, the House voted 80–116. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–116, Others 77–0. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 80
No: 116
Did not vote: 41
Date: Dec 3, 1845

By party

Democrats3 yes · 116 no · 30 didn’t vote
Others77 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Bennett Hunt D-MI voted yes
Horace Wheaton D-NY voted yes
Armistead Burt D-SC 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend a resolution to proceed with the…: House Vote, Dec 3, 1845,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-4/to-amend-a-resolution-to-proceed-with-the-election (accessed 2026-10-16).