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House roll call 70 · 29th Congress · Feb 16, 1846

To pass a resolution making the rivers and harbors appropriations bill the special order for monday next. (p. 375-1)

On Feb 16, 1846, the House voted 108–63. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–53, Others 60–10. 48 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
108
No
63
Did not vote
66
Date
Feb 16, 1846

By party

  • Democrats48 yes · 53 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Others60 yes · 10 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 making the rivers and…: House Vote, Feb 16, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-70/to-pass-a-resolution-making-the-rivers-and-harbors (accessed 2026-10-16).

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