To order engrossment and third reading of S. 57. (p. 1178)

On Aug 1, 1846, the House voted 117–72 (S 57). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 110–10, Others 7–62. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 117
No: 72
Did not vote: 48
Date: Aug 1, 1846

By party

Democrats110 yes · 10 no · 29 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 62 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

George Sykes D-NJ voted no
Joseph E. Edsall D-NJ voted no
Horace Wheaton D-NY voted no
Jacob Erdman D-PA voted no
John Ritter D-PA voted no
Richard Brodhead D-PA voted no
Owen D. Leib D-PA voted no
Moses Mcclean D-PA voted no
Henry Donnel Foster D-PA voted no
James Thompson D-PA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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