To suspend the rules and introduce a resolution relating to the prosecution of the mexican war and the manner in which it should be settled by proper legislativ

On Jan 22, 1847, the House voted 76–88. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–88, Others 69–0. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 76
No: 88
Did not vote: 73
Date: Jan 22, 1847

By party

Democrats7 yes · 88 no · 54 didn’t vote
Others69 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Edmund Strother Dargan D-AL voted yes
Reuben Chapman D-AL voted yes
John Henry Lumpkin D-GA voted yes
Howell Cobb D-GA voted yes
Serranus Clinton Hastings D-IA voted yes
Robert Mcclelland D-MI voted yes
Armistead Burt D-SC 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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