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House roll call 492 · 29th Congress · Jan 9, 1847

To pass MR. Rathbun's amendment, reported by the committee of the whole as a substitute for the bill H.R. 576. (p. 142-160)

On Jan 9, 1847, the House voted 103–105 (HR 576). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 23–105, Others 80–0. 23 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
103
No
105
Did not vote
29
Date
Jan 9, 1847

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 105 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others80 yes · 0 no · 8 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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