To suspend the rules in order to consider a resolution instructing the comm. Of ways and means to study the expediency of reporting a bill to increase revenue b

On Jun 19, 1848, the House voted 86–82. Result: passed. By party: Others 82–4, Democrats 4–78. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 86
No: 82
Did not vote: 68
Date: Jun 19, 1848

By party

Others82 yes · 4 no · 36 didn’t vote
Democrats4 yes · 78 no · 31 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Timothy Jenkins D-NY voted yes
George Anson Starkweather D-NY voted yes
John D. Cummins D-OH 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 suspend the rules in order to consider a…: House Vote, Jun 19, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-178/to-suspend-the-rules-in-order-to-consider-a (accessed 2026-10-16).