To order H.R. 248 to a third reading. H.R. 248 is a bill providing that senators will not be allowed mileage for attending executive sessions, unless a journey

On Feb 20, 1846, the House voted 154–10 (HR 248). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 99–3, Others 55–7. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 154
No: 10
Did not vote: 73
Date: Feb 20, 1846

By party

Democrats99 yes · 3 no · 47 didn’t vote
Others55 yes · 7 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Isaac Edward Morse D-LA voted no
Charles Jared Ingersoll D-PA voted no
Robert Barnwell Rhett D-SC voted no

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 order H.R. 248 to a third reading. H.R…: House Vote, Feb 20, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-77/to-order-h-r-248-to-a-third-reading (accessed 2026-10-16).