To pass a resolution providing that H.R. 556, to increase the pay of the U.S. Army, be made the special order for tuesday next.

On Jan 2, 1847, the House voted 149–6. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 97–2, Others 52–4. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 149
No: 6
Did not vote: 82
Date: Jan 2, 1847

By party

Democrats97 yes · 2 no · 50 didn’t vote
Others52 yes · 4 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted no
Horace Wheaton D-NY voted no

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 pass a resolution providing that H.R…: House Vote, Jan 2, 1847,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-481/to-pass-a-resolution-providing-that-h-r-556 (accessed 2026-10-16).