To pass H.R. 159, a bill for the relief of the legal representatives of joshua kennedy.

On Jun 17, 1848, the House voted 77–58 (HR 154). Result: passed. By party: Others 74–4, Democrats 3–54. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 77
No: 58
Did not vote: 101
Date: Jun 17, 1848

By party

Others74 yes · 4 no · 44 didn’t vote
Democrats3 yes · 54 no · 56 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Charles William Cathcart D-IN voted yes
Robert Mcclelland D-MI voted yes
David Wilmot D-PA 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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