To amend first resolution on the n.y. Contested election so the res. Will read, "res. That david s. Jackson is entitled to a seat upon the floor of this house a

On Apr 19, 1848, the House voted 92–102. Result: failed. By party: Others 2–98, Democrats 90–3, Independents 0–1. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 92
No: 102
Did not vote: 42
Date: Apr 19, 1848

By party

Others2 yes · 98 no · 22 didn’t vote
Democrats90 yes · 3 no · 20 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Joseph Addison Woodward D-SC voted no
Armistead Burt D-SC voted no
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC 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 amend first resolution on the n.y…: House Vote, Apr 19, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-123/to-amend-first-resolution-on-the-n-y-contested (accessed 2026-10-14).