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House roll call 72 · 29th Congress · Feb 17, 1846

To pass a resolution that the reoprters of the public papers who have seats assigned to them by the speaker, be furnished with one copy each of such printed bil

On Feb 17, 1846, the House voted 113–53. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 55–46, Others 58–7. 46 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
113
No
53
Did not vote
71
Date
Feb 17, 1846

By party

  • Democrats55 yes · 46 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Others58 yes · 7 no · 23 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 that the reoprters of…: House Vote, Feb 17, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-72/to-pass-a-resolution-that-the-reoprters-of-the (accessed 2026-10-17).

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