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House roll call 75 · 29th Congress · Feb 19, 1846

To commit H.R. 248, a bill providing that a senator will not be allowed travel fees for attending executive sessions unless he actually performed the journey fo

On Feb 19, 1846, the House voted 31–139 (HR 246). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 23–88, Others 8–51. 23 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
31
No
139
Did not vote
67
Date
Feb 19, 1846

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 88 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 51 no · 29 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 commit H.R. 248, a bill providing that a…: House Vote, Feb 19, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-75/to-commit-h-r-248-a-bill-providing-that (accessed 2026-10-14).

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