To reconsider the vote ordering engrossment of H.R. 260, a bill providing for the establishment of certain post routes. Chair voting nay.

On Jun 21, 1848, the House voted 88–87 (HR 260). Result: passed. By party: Others 86–3, Democrats 2–84. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 88
No: 87
Did not vote: 61
Date: Jun 21, 1848

By party

Others86 yes · 3 no · 33 didn’t vote
Democrats2 yes · 84 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Collins D-NY voted yes
Samuel Lahm D-OH 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 reconsider the vote ordering engrossment…: House Vote, Jun 21, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-181/to-reconsider-the-vote-ordering-engrossment-of-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).