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House roll call 140 · 30th Congress · May 15, 1848

To order engrossment and third reading of H.R. 422, a bill amending the charter of washington.

On May 15, 1848, the House voted 96–59 (HR 422). Result: passed. By party: Others 75–3, Democrats 21–56. 21 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
96
No
59
Did not vote
81
Date
May 15, 1848

By party

  • Others75 yes · 3 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Democrats21 yes · 56 no · 36 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 order engrossment and third reading of…: House Vote, May 15, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-140/to-order-engrossment-and-third-reading-of-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).

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