To pass H.R. 576, as amended. (p. 165)

On Jan 11, 1847, the House voted 156–45 (HR 576). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 124–6, Others 32–39. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 156
No: 45
Did not vote: 36
Date: Jan 11, 1847

By party

Democrats124 yes · 6 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others32 yes · 39 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
James Bennett Hunt D-MI voted no
Charles Swan Benton D-NY voted no
Preston King D-NY voted no
Horace Wheaton D-NY voted no
George Oscar Rathbun 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 H.R. 576, as amended. (p. 165): House Vote, Jan 11, 1847,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-493/to-pass-h-r-576-as-amended-p-165 (accessed 2026-10-17).