To pass H.R. 154, a bill appropriating for certain fortifications for 1849.

On Jun 16, 1848, the House voted 79–61 (HR 154). Result: passed. By party: Others 71–5, Democrats 8–56. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 79
No: 61
Did not vote: 96
Date: Jun 16, 1848

By party

Others71 yes · 5 no · 46 didn’t vote
Democrats8 yes · 56 no · 49 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Wentworth D-IL voted yes
Ephraim Knight Smart D-ME voted yes
James Sullivan Wiley D-ME voted yes
Robert Mcclelland D-MI voted yes
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted yes
Charles Hazen Peaslee D-NH voted yes
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted yes
Lucius Benedict Peck D-VT 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 154, a bill appropriating for…: House Vote, Jun 16, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-175/to-pass-h-r-154-a-bill-appropriating-for (accessed 2026-10-16).