To suspend rules in order to consider the resolution respecting contracts for hemp for the use of the navy.

On Apr 3, 1848, the House voted 81–68. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–57, Others 62–11, Independents 1–0. 18 members voted against their own party.

During the 30th Congress (1847–1848), James K. Polk was president.

Yes: 81
No: 68
Did not vote: 87
Date: Apr 3, 1848

By party

Others62 yes · 11 no · 49 didn’t vote
Democrats18 yes · 57 no · 38 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Samuel Williams Inge D-AL voted yes
Franklin Welsh Bowdon D-AL voted yes
William Thompson D-IA voted yes
John Alexander Mcclernand D-IL voted yes
John Wentworth D-IL voted yes
Thomas Johnston Turner D-IL voted yes
Charles William Cathcart D-IN voted yes
Richard French D-KY voted yes
James Butler Bowlin D-MO voted yes
Willard Preble Hall D-MO voted yes
Charles Hazen Peaslee D-NH voted yes
Henry Nicoll D-NY voted yes
Charles Jared Ingersoll D-PA voted yes
William Strong D-PA voted yes
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted yes
Lucien Bonaparte Chase D-TN voted yes
Frederick Perry Stanton D-TN voted yes
James Mcdowell 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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