To amend an amendment to the first resolution that david jackson is not entitled to a seat; the amended congressional district of n.y., which original amendment

On Apr 19, 1848, the House voted 13–176. Result: failed. By party: Others 10–87, Democrats 3–88, Independents 0–1. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 13
No: 176
Did not vote: 47
Date: Apr 19, 1848

By party

Others10 yes · 87 no · 25 didn’t vote
Democrats3 yes · 88 no · 22 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Joseph Addison Woodward D-SC voted yes
Armistead Burt D-SC voted yes
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC 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 amend an amendment to the first…: House Vote, Apr 19, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-122/to-amend-an-amendment-to-the-first-resolution-that (accessed 2026-10-15).