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House roll call 73 · 29th Congress · Feb 18, 1846

To suspend rules and introduce a resolution that use of the hall of Congress be granted to the congressional temperance society on feb. 26. (p. 395-1)

On Feb 18, 1846, the House voted 86–62. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–58, Others 50–4. 36 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
86
No
62
Did not vote
89
Date
Feb 18, 1846

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 58 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Others50 yes · 4 no · 34 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 suspend rules and introduce a resolution…: House Vote, Feb 18, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-73/to-suspend-rules-and-introduce-a-resolution-that-use (accessed 2026-10-15).

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