To suspend the rules in order to consider a resolution making H.R. 201, a bill establishing the territorial government of oregon, the special order of the day.

On May 29, 1848, the House voted 156–11. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 84–3, Others 71–8, Independents 1–0. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 156
No: 11
Did not vote: 69
Date: May 29, 1848

By party

Others71 yes · 8 no · 43 didn’t vote
Democrats84 yes · 3 no · 26 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Samuel Williams Inge D-AL voted no
Williamson Robert Winfield Cobb D-AL voted no
Joseph Addison Woodward 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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