To engross and read for the third time H.R. 163, a bill to aid in the construction of certain roads in the territory of wisconsin. (p. 452-1)

On Feb 17, 1847, the House voted 53–101 (HR 163). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–86, Others 46–15. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 53
No: 101
Did not vote: 83
Date: Feb 17, 1847

By party

Democrats7 yes · 86 no · 56 didn’t vote
Others46 yes · 15 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Robert Smith D-IL voted yes
John Wentworth D-IL voted yes
Robert Mcclelland D-MI voted yes
James Bennett Hunt D-MI voted yes
Stephen Adams D-MS voted yes
George Sykes D-NJ voted yes
Paul Dillingham Jr. D-VT voted yes

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 engross and read for the third time H.R…: House Vote, Feb 17, 1847,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-588/to-engross-and-read-for-the-third-time-h (accessed 2026-10-15).