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House roll call 472 · 29th Congress · Dec 28, 1846

To order a call of the house, in order to obtain a quorum for a vote on houston's amendment to a resolution that all debate in committee on the whole on the pre

On Dec 28, 1846, the House voted 47–98. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 44–45, Others 3–53. 44 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
47
No
98
Did not vote
92
Date
Dec 28, 1846

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 45 no · 60 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 53 no · 32 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 a call of the house, in order to…: House Vote, Dec 28, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-472/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-in-order (accessed 2026-10-17).

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