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House roll call 457 · 29th Congress · Aug 8, 1846

To order engrossment and third reading of H.R. 534a. (p. 1218)

On Aug 8, 1846, the House voted 85–80. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–55, Others 33–25. 52 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
85
No
80
Did not vote
72
Date
Aug 8, 1846

By party

  • Democrats52 yes · 55 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Others33 yes · 25 no · 30 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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Capitol Receipts, “To order engrossment and third reading of…: House Vote, Aug 8, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-457/to-order-engrossment-and-third-reading-of-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).

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