To postpone the special order, H.R. 622, a bill making further provisions for the expenses attending the inter-course between the U.S. And foreign nations. (p.

On Feb 1, 1847, the House voted 98–83 (HR 622). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 94–14, Others 4–69. 14 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 98
No: 83
Did not vote: 56
Date: Feb 1, 1847

By party

Democrats94 yes · 14 no · 41 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 69 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Shepherd Leffler D-IA voted no
John Wentworth D-IL voted no
George Sykes D-NJ voted no
Joseph Halstead Anderson D-NY voted no
Bradford Ripley Wood D-NY voted no
Preston King D-NY voted no
Horace Wheaton D-NY voted no
George Oscar Rathbun D-NY voted no
Samuel Stewart Ellsworth D-NY voted no
Jacob Brinkerhoff D-OH voted no
David Wilmot D-PA voted no
Moses Mcclean 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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Capitol Receipts, “To postpone the special order, H.R. 622, a…: House Vote, Feb 1, 1847,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-562/to-postpone-the-special-order-h-r-622-a (accessed 2026-10-17).