To suspend rules and consider a resolution to pay mileage and pay of john botts, contestant for the seat for john w. Jones, of virginia.

On Mar 6, 1846, the House voted 62–110. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–99, Others 56–11. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 62
No: 110
Did not vote: 65
Date: Mar 6, 1846

By party

Democrats6 yes · 99 no · 44 didn’t vote
Others56 yes · 11 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Winter Payne D-AL voted yes
Augustus Leonard Perrill D-OH voted yes
Isaac Parrish D-OH voted yes
Charles Jared Ingersoll D-PA voted yes
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted yes
James Alexander Seddon D-VA voted yes

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 consider a resolution…: House Vote, Mar 6, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-94/to-suspend-rules-and-consider-a-resolution-to-pay (accessed 2026-10-15).