To table H.R. 556, a bill to increase the pay of the army and to entitle non-commissioned officers, musicians and privates to a land bounty. (p. 272)

On Jan 27, 1847, the House voted 27–152 (HR 556). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–111, Others 21–41. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 27
No: 152
Did not vote: 58
Date: Jan 27, 1847

By party

Democrats6 yes · 111 no · 32 didn’t vote
Others21 yes · 41 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Iver Mckay D-NC voted yes
George Oscar Rathbun D-NY voted yes
David Wilmot D-PA voted yes
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted yes
Robert Barnwell Rhett D-SC voted yes
George Coke Dromgoole D-VA 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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