To amend H.R. 429, an act supplemental to an act providing for the prosecution of the existing war between mexico and the U.S.; which amendment suspends for 3 m

On Apr 26, 1848, the House voted 80–101 (HR 429). Result: failed. By party: Others 2–93, Democrats 78–7, Independents 0–1. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 80
No: 101
Did not vote: 55
Date: Apr 26, 1848

By party

Others2 yes · 93 no · 27 didn’t vote
Democrats78 yes · 7 no · 28 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Alfred Iverson Sr. D-GA voted no
Charles Jared Ingersoll D-PA voted no
Benjamin Babock Thurston D-RI voted no
Joseph Addison Woodward D-SC voted no
Armistead Burt D-SC voted no
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted no
Frederick Perry Stanton D-TN 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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