To amend H.J. RES. 55 by adding "engaged as it was and still is in war forced upon US by mexico and continued by US in defense of honor and vindication of the j

On Jan 30, 1847, the House voted 110–69 (HJR 55). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 110–5, Others 0–64. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 110
No: 69
Did not vote: 58
Date: Jan 30, 1847

By party

Democrats110 yes · 5 no · 34 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 64 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Stephen Adams D-MS voted no
Joseph Addison Woodward D-SC voted no
Armistead Burt D-SC voted no
Robert Barnwell Rhett D-SC voted no
Thomas Henry Bayly 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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