To suspend the rules in order to consider a resolution making certain bills for the improvement of harbors and rivers, the special order of the day after the or

On Jun 12, 1848, the House voted 100–61. Result: passed. By party: Others 79–2, Democrats 20–59, Independents 1–0. 20 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 100
No: 61
Did not vote: 75
Date: Jun 12, 1848

By party

Others79 yes · 2 no · 41 didn’t vote
Democrats20 yes · 59 no · 34 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

William Thompson D-IA voted yes
Shepherd Leffler D-IA voted yes
John Wentworth D-IL voted yes
William Alexander Richardson D-IL voted yes
Thomas Jefferson Henley D-IN voted yes
John Pettit D-IN voted yes
Charles William Cathcart D-IN voted yes
Richard French D-KY voted yes
Robert Mcclelland D-MI voted yes
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted yes
Sidney Lawrence D-NY voted yes
William Collins D-NY voted yes
Timothy Jenkins D-NY voted yes
James John Faran D-OH voted yes
Jonathan David Morris D-OH voted yes
Samuel Lahm D-OH voted yes
James Thompson D-PA voted yes
Benjamin Babock Thurston D-RI voted yes
Lucius Benedict Peck D-VT voted yes
William Pitt Lynde D-WI 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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