To resolve into committee of the whole, in order to consider H.R. 622. (p. 424-2)

On Feb 15, 1847, the House voted 158–7 (HR 622). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 92–7, Others 66–0. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 158
No: 7
Did not vote: 72
Date: Feb 15, 1847

By party

Democrats92 yes · 7 no · 50 didn’t vote
Others66 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Shepherd Leffler D-IA voted no
Thomas Smith D-IN voted no
William Watson Wick D-IN voted no
Cullen Sawtelle D-ME voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
William Jervis Hough D-NY voted no
William Swan Garvin D-PA 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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