To reconsider the vote by which the house passed a resolution providing that william brockenbrough is entitled to a seat as a member from florida. (p. 238-2)

On Jan 24, 1846, the House voted 87–92. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–92, Others 72–0. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 87
No: 92
Did not vote: 58
Date: Jan 24, 1846

By party

Democrats15 yes · 92 no · 42 didn’t vote
Others72 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

George Smith Houston D-AL voted yes
Robert Smith D-IL voted yes
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted yes
John Smith Chipman D-MI voted yes
Jacob Thompson D-MS voted yes
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted yes
Charles Swan Benton D-NY voted yes
Henry St. John D-OH voted yes
Richard Brodhead D-PA voted yes
James Augustus Black D-SC voted yes
Alexander Dromgoole Sims D-SC voted yes
Armistead Burt D-SC voted yes
Andrew Johnson D-TN voted yes
Edmund Wilcox Hubard D-VA voted yes
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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 reconsider the vote by which the house…: House Vote, Jan 24, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-45/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-the-house-passed (accessed 2026-10-17).