To refer S. 26, a bill to raise for limited time an additional military force, to the comm. Of the whole.

On May 4, 1848, the House voted 74–79 (S 26). Result: failed. By party: Others 3–77, Democrats 71–1, Independents 0–1. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 74
No: 79
Did not vote: 83
Date: May 4, 1848

By party

Others3 yes · 77 no · 42 didn’t vote
Democrats71 yes · 1 no · 41 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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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