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House roll call 461 · 29th Congress · Aug 10, 1846

To suspend the rules, to enable him to report a bill from the committee on public lands to establish an additional land office in the northern part of the state

On Aug 10, 1846, the House voted 79–59. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 30–56, Others 49–3. 30 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
79
No
59
Did not vote
99
Date
Aug 10, 1846

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 56 no · 63 didn’t vote
  • Others49 yes · 3 no · 36 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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