To concur, as in comm. Of the whole, in the amendment to H.R. 219 which amendment authorizes the SEC'y of the navy to make provision for transportation of mail

On Jun 15, 1848, the House voted 69–78 (HR 219). Result: failed. By party: Others 57–19, Democrats 12–59. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 69
No: 78
Did not vote: 89
Date: Jun 15, 1848

By party

Others57 yes · 19 no · 46 didn’t vote
Democrats12 yes · 59 no · 42 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Robert Ward Johnson D-AR voted yes
Richard French D-KY voted yes
Isaac Edward Morse D-LA voted yes
Robert Milligan Mclane D-MD voted yes
Asa William Henry Clapp D-ME voted yes
Franklin Clark D-ME voted yes
Ephraim Knight Smart D-ME voted yes
Henry Cruse Murphy D-NY voted yes
Timothy Jenkins D-NY voted yes
David Wilmot D-PA voted yes
Benjamin Babock Thurston D-RI voted yes
Thomas Henry Bayly D-VA 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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