To table a resolution which as modified provides that debate on relations with mexico shall cease at 2 p.m. Today. (p. 1212-2)

On Aug 8, 1846, the House voted 68–86. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–85, Others 53–1. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 68
No: 86
Did not vote: 83
Date: Aug 8, 1846

By party

Democrats15 yes · 85 no · 49 didn’t vote
Others53 yes · 1 no · 34 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted yes
James Bennett Hunt D-MI voted yes
Henry Selby Clark D-NC voted yes
Bradford Ripley Wood D-NY voted yes
Charles Swan Benton D-NY voted yes
Preston King D-NY voted yes
Timothy Jenkins D-NY voted yes
Horace Wheaton D-NY voted yes
George Oscar Rathbun D-NY voted yes
Martin Grover D-NY voted yes
Jacob Brinkerhoff D-OH voted yes
Owen D. Leib D-PA voted yes
David Wilmot D-PA voted yes
George Coke Dromgoole D-VA voted yes
James Mcdowell 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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