To order a quorum call on a resolution providing that debate on H.J. RES. 5 shall cease on feb. 9th at 3 p.m. (p. 312-1)

On Feb 5, 1846, the House voted 92–55. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 80–12, Others 12–43. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 92
No: 55
Did not vote: 90
Date: Feb 5, 1846

By party

Democrats80 yes · 12 no · 57 didn’t vote
Others12 yes · 43 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Lowndes Yancey D-AL voted no
Reuben Chapman D-AL voted no
George Washington Bonaparte Towns D-GA voted no
Thomas Jefferson Henley D-IN voted no
John Pettit D-IN voted no
Henry Selby Clark D-NC voted no
Joseph E. Edsall D-NJ voted no
John Watson Lawrence D-NY voted no
Richard Brodhead D-PA voted no
Henry Donnel Foster D-PA voted no
Robert Barnwell Rhett D-SC voted no
William Gay Brown 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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