To adjourn during debate on H.R. 511, a bill prohibiting the importation of slaves into the capital.

On May 25, 1848, the House voted 69–50. Result: passed. By party: Others 40–32, Democrats 29–17, Independents 0–1. 17 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 69
No: 50
Did not vote: 117
Date: May 25, 1848

By party

Others40 yes · 32 no · 50 didn’t vote
Democrats29 yes · 17 no · 67 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

John Wentworth D-IL voted no
David Hammons D-ME voted no
Franklin Clark D-ME voted no
Ephraim Knight Smart D-ME voted no
Hezekiah Williams D-ME voted no
Robert Mcclelland D-MI voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
Kinsley Scott Bingham D-MI voted no
Winfield Scott Featherston D-MS voted no
Frederick William Lord D-NY voted no
James John Faran D-OH voted no
William Sawyer D-OH voted no
Jonathan David Morris D-OH voted no
Charles Brown D-PA voted no
William Strong D-PA voted no
Job Mann D-PA voted no
Andrew Johnson 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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