To pass a resolution providing that debate shall cease in 30 minutes after "same" (sic) shall again be taken up by committee of the whole.

On Feb 3, 1847, the House voted 110–57. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 109–2, Others 1–55. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 110
No: 57
Did not vote: 70
Date: Feb 3, 1847

By party

Democrats109 yes · 2 no · 38 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 55 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass a resolution providing that debate…: House Vote, Feb 3, 1847,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-564/to-pass-a-resolution-providing-that-debate-shall-cease (accessed 2026-10-16).