To suspend the rules and introduce a resolution providing that peace with mexico ought to be restored when mexico shall make proper remuneration for acknowledge

On Dec 21, 1846, the House voted 33–140. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–122, Others 32–18. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 33
No: 140
Did not vote: 64
Date: Dec 21, 1846

By party

Democrats1 yes · 122 no · 26 didn’t vote
Others32 yes · 18 no · 38 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Black 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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