To suspend rules in order to consider a resolution that certain bills concerning improvement of harbors and rivers be the special order of the day for may 8 unt

On Apr 17, 1848, the House voted 95–71. Result: passed. By party: Others 78–9, Democrats 16–62, Independents 1–0. 16 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 95
No: 71
Did not vote: 70
Date: Apr 17, 1848

By party

Others78 yes · 9 no · 35 didn’t vote
Democrats16 yes · 62 no · 35 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Robert Ward Johnson D-AR voted yes
William Thompson D-IA voted yes
Shepherd Leffler D-IA voted yes
John Wentworth D-IL voted yes
Thomas Jefferson Henley D-IN voted yes
Charles William Cathcart D-IN voted yes
Robert Mcclelland D-MI voted yes
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted yes
Kinsley Scott Bingham D-MI voted yes
James Butler Bowlin D-MO voted yes
Sidney Lawrence D-NY voted yes
William Collins D-NY voted yes
George Anson Starkweather D-NY voted yes
James John Faran D-OH voted yes
James Thompson D-PA voted yes
Lucius Benedict Peck D-VT 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend rules in order to consider a…: House Vote, Apr 17, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-121/to-suspend-rules-in-order-to-consider-a-resolution (accessed 2026-10-15).