To table reconsideration of vote passing H.R. 119, a bill amending an act to reduce postage rates, to limit the use and correct the abuse of the franking privil

On May 11, 1848, the House voted 39–117 (HR 119). Result: failed. By party: Others 33–46, Democrats 6–70, Independents 0–1. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 39
No: 117
Did not vote: 80
Date: May 11, 1848

By party

Others33 yes · 46 no · 43 didn’t vote
Democrats6 yes · 70 no · 37 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

George Smith Houston D-AL voted yes
Orlando Bell Ficklin D-IL voted yes
Thomas Jefferson Henley D-IN voted yes
Robert Milligan Mclane D-MD voted yes
Willard Preble Hall D-MO voted yes
James Iver Mckay D-NC voted yes

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 reconsideration of vote passing…: House Vote, May 11, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-138/to-table-reconsideration-of-vote-passing-h-r-119 (accessed 2026-10-17).