To order call of the house during debate on a resolution that james monroe is entitled to the seat now occupied in the house by david s. Jackson, as a represent

On Apr 13, 1848, the House voted 76–95. Result: failed. By party: Others 4–81, Democrats 72–13, Independents 0–1. 13 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 76
No: 95
Did not vote: 65
Date: Apr 13, 1848

By party

Others4 yes · 81 no · 37 didn’t vote
Democrats72 yes · 13 no · 28 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Franklin Welsh Bowdon D-AL voted no
John Alexander Mcclernand D-IL voted no
Isaac Edward Morse D-LA voted no
Robert Mcclelland D-MI voted no
Kinsley Scott Bingham D-MI voted no
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted no
James Iver Mckay D-NC voted no
William Brown Maclay D-NY voted no
Robert Barnwell Rhett D-SC voted no
Richard Kidder Meade D-VA voted no
Henry Bedinger D-VA voted no
James Mcdowell D-VA voted no
William Gay Brown D-VA 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 call of the house during debate on…: House Vote, Apr 13, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-115/to-order-call-of-the-house-during-debate-on (accessed 2026-10-17).