To adopt the resolution that certain bills specifically named be made the special order for next wednesday at 1 p.m.

On Apr 17, 1848, the House voted 74–101. Result: failed. By party: Others 9–83, Democrats 65–18. 18 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 74
No: 101
Did not vote: 61
Date: Apr 17, 1848

By party

Others9 yes · 83 no · 30 didn’t vote
Democrats65 yes · 18 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Hugh Anderson Haralson D-GA voted no
Howell Cobb D-GA voted no
John Alexander Mcclernand D-IL voted no
John Pettit D-IN voted no
Charles William Cathcart D-IN voted no
Beverly Leonidas Clarke D-KY voted no
David Hammons D-ME voted no
Robert Mcclelland D-MI voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
John Smith Phelps D-MO voted no
Abraham Watkins Venable D-NC voted no
John Reeves Jones Daniel D-NC voted no
Henry Cruse Murphy D-NY voted no
William Brown Maclay D-NY voted no
Ausburn Birdsall D-NY voted no
Richard Kidder Meade D-VA voted no
Richard Lee Turberville Beale D-VA voted no
Henry Bedinger 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 adopt the resolution that certain bills…: House Vote, Apr 17, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-120/to-adopt-the-resolution-that-certain-bills-specifically-named (accessed 2026-10-16).