To table a resolution providing that the refectories in the basement of the capitol shall be closed unless the keepers thereof shall suspend entirely the sale o

On Dec 29, 1846, the House voted 18–119. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–73, Others 3–46. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 18
No: 119
Did not vote: 100
Date: Dec 29, 1846

By party

Democrats15 yes · 73 no · 61 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 46 no · 39 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James La Fayette Cottrell D-AL voted yes
Howell Cobb D-GA voted yes
John Preston Martin D-KY voted yes
James Butler Bowlin D-MO voted yes
William Mcdaniel D-MO voted yes
Robert Whyte Roberts D-MS voted yes
Samuel Gordon D-NY voted yes
Francis Alanson Cunningham D-OH voted yes
Isaac Parrish D-OH voted yes
George Fries D-OH voted yes
Richard Brodhead D-PA voted yes
William Swan Garvin D-PA voted yes
Edmund Wilcox Hubard D-VA voted yes
James Alexander Seddon D-VA voted yes
Augustus Alexandria Chapman D-VA 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 table a resolution providing that the…: House Vote, Dec 29, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-475/to-table-a-resolution-providing-that-the-refectories-in (accessed 2026-10-17).