To suspend rules in order to consider and refer to appropriate committees the Senate bills on speaker's table.

On Apr 24, 1848, the House voted 86–88. Result: failed. By party: Others 8–84, Democrats 78–4. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 86
No: 88
Did not vote: 62
Date: Apr 24, 1848

By party

Others8 yes · 84 no · 30 didn’t vote
Democrats78 yes · 4 no · 31 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Thompson D-IA voted no
Frederick William Lord D-NY voted no
Samuel Augustus Bridges D-PA voted no
Benjamin Babock Thurston D-RI 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 suspend rules in order to consider and…: House Vote, Apr 24, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-127/to-suspend-rules-in-order-to-consider-and-refer (accessed 2026-10-17).