To pass 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 171–18 (HR 556). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 119–5, Others 52–13. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 171
No: 18
Did not vote: 48
Date: Jan 27, 1847

By party

Democrats119 yes · 5 no · 25 didn’t vote
Others52 yes · 13 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Iver Mckay D-NC voted no
Orville Hungerford D-NY voted no
George Oscar Rathbun D-NY voted no
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted no
George Coke Dromgoole D-VA 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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