To suspend the rules in order to consider all bills and resolutions from the Senate, upon the speakers table.

On Apr 3, 1848, the House voted 91–83. Result: passed. By party: Others 10–81, Democrats 81–1, Independents 0–1. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 91
No: 83
Did not vote: 62
Date: Apr 3, 1848

By party

Others10 yes · 81 no · 31 didn’t vote
Democrats81 yes · 1 no · 31 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Franklin Clark D-ME 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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