To suspend the rules and bring up a resolution that in liek of the duty on tea and coffee for the purpose of reducing the revenue, the committee on ways and mea

On Dec 16, 1846, the House voted 73–109. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–109, Others 72–0. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 73
No: 109
Did not vote: 55
Date: Dec 16, 1846

By party

Democrats1 yes · 109 no · 39 didn’t vote
Others72 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Richard Brodhead D-PA 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 suspend the rules and bring up a…: House Vote, Dec 16, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-465/to-suspend-the-rules-and-bring-up-a-resolution (accessed 2026-10-16).