To pass a resolution relating to repealing part of house rule 41. (&. 101)

On Jan 2, 1847, the House voted 85–73. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 84–11, Others 1–62. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 85
No: 73
Did not vote: 79
Date: Jan 2, 1847

By party

Democrats84 yes · 11 no · 54 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 62 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Alexander Mcclernand D-IL voted no
Robert Dale Owen D-IN voted no
John Pettit D-IN voted no
Thomas Johns Perry D-MD voted no
James Butler Bowlin D-MO voted no
Bradford Ripley Wood D-NY voted no
Preston King D-NY voted no
George Oscar Rathbun D-NY voted no
John D. Cummins D-OH voted no
James Mcdowell D-VA voted no
Paul Dillingham Jr. D-VT voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To pass a resolution relating to repealing…: House Vote, Jan 2, 1847,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-480/to-pass-a-resolution-relating-to-repealing-part-of (accessed 2026-10-16).