To sustain the decision of the chair that the motion to suspend rule was not in order, the rules being already suspended for the purpose of enabling the house t

On Mar 2, 1847, the House voted 132–4. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 95–1, Others 37–3. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 132
No: 4
Did not vote: 101
Date: Mar 2, 1847

By party

Democrats95 yes · 1 no · 53 didn’t vote
Others37 yes · 3 no · 48 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Pettit D-IN 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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