To suspend the rules in order to introduce a resolution requesting the President to inform the house of all details regarding the arrest or suspension of major

On Apr 17, 1848, the House voted 105–73. Result: passed. By party: Others 92–3, Democrats 12–70, Independents 1–0. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 105
No: 73
Did not vote: 58
Date: Apr 17, 1848

By party

Others92 yes · 3 no · 27 didn’t vote
Democrats12 yes · 70 no · 31 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Samuel Williams Inge D-AL voted yes
Orlando Bell Ficklin D-IL voted yes
John Wentworth D-IL voted yes
Thomas Jefferson Henley D-IN voted yes
John Larne Robinson D-IN voted yes
Charles William Cathcart D-IN voted yes
William Rockhill D-IN voted yes
Richard French D-KY voted yes
Willard Preble Hall D-MO voted yes
Winfield Scott Featherston D-MS voted yes
Jonathan David Morris D-OH voted yes
Frederick Perry Stanton D-TN 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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