To order engrossment and third reading of H. J. RES. 55. (p. 296)

On Jan 30, 1847, the House voted 106–64 (HJR 55). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 106–5, Others 0–59. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 106
No: 64
Did not vote: 67
Date: Jan 30, 1847

By party

Democrats106 yes · 5 no · 38 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 59 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jacob Brinkerhoff D-OH voted no
Charles Jared Ingersoll D-PA voted no
Joseph Addison Woodward D-SC voted no
Armistead Burt D-SC voted no
Robert Barnwell Rhett D-SC 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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Capitol Receipts, “To order engrossment and third reading of H…: House Vote, Jan 30, 1847,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-555/to-order-engrossment-and-third-reading-of-h-j (accessed 2026-10-17).