President James Polk's Record on Roll Call Votes in the 29th House of RepresentativesAbout This Page
This page compiles President James Polk's record on U.S. House of Representatives roll call votes. Presidents do not vote in the House, but they may show what side they're on.
This data is part of a larger project to identify the policy preferences of all U.S. Presidents.
Vote# | Description asc / dsc | Bill/Res | Pres "Vote" | Pres Notes | More info | | h29v493 | TO PASS H.R. 576, AS AMENDED. (P. 165) | HR576 | 1 | Yea vote
| Voteview | | h29v494 | TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HOUSE PASSED H.R. 576. (P. 166) | HR576 | 6 | Nay vote
| Voteview | | h29v495 | TO PASS H.R. 576. | HR576 | 1 | Yea vote
| Voteview | | h29v565 | TO CONCUR WITH COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE IN THEIR DISAGREEMENT WITH A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 576, (2-11-47) A BILL TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE ARMY FOR A LIMITED TIME, SAID AMENDMENT MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR THE PRESIDENT DURING RECESS OF THE SENA | HR576 | 1 | Yea vote APP 2-11-47 | Voteview | |
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Notes:- Highlighted words in vote descriptions are just are coding aids.
- Pres Votes: 1 (Yea) 6 (Nay) 9 (Not voting, not shown)