To table the resolution appointing a select committee of 5 to inquire into recent mob violence in wash., d.c., and giving said committee the power to send for p

On Apr 25, 1848, the House voted 130–42. Result: passed. By party: Others 57–35, Democrats 73–6, Independents 0–1. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 130
No: 42
Did not vote: 64
Date: Apr 25, 1848

By party

Others57 yes · 35 no · 30 didn’t vote
Democrats73 yes · 6 no · 34 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

John Wentworth D-IL voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
Sidney Lawrence D-NY voted no
William Collins D-NY voted no
Benjamin Babock Thurston D-RI voted no
Lucius Benedict Peck D-VT 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 table the resolution appointing a select…: House Vote, Apr 25, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-128/to-table-the-resolution-appointing-a-select-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-15).