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House roll call 408 · 29th Congress · Jul 30, 1846

To table H.R. 435, a bill to reduce the rates of postage, to limit the use and prevent the abuse of the franking privilege, and for the prevention of fraud on t

On Jul 30, 1846, the House voted 88–95 (HR 435). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 35–80, Others 53–15. 35 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
88
No
95
Did not vote
54
Date
Jul 30, 1846

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 80 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Others53 yes · 15 no · 20 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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