To pass a resolution providing that all debate on H.R. 622, providing for the expenses attending intercourse between the U.S. And foreign nations, shall cease o

On Feb 12, 1847, the House voted 95–65. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 88–10, Others 7–55. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 95
No: 65
Did not vote: 77
Date: Feb 12, 1847

By party

Democrats88 yes · 10 no · 51 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 55 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Seaborn Jones D-GA voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
John Reeves Jones Daniel D-NC voted no
George Sykes D-NJ voted no
Joseph E. Edsall D-NJ voted no
Martin Grover D-NY voted no
William Swan Garvin D-PA voted no
Joseph Addison Woodward D-SC voted no
Armistead Burt D-SC voted no
James Alexander Seddon 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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