To order the main question on the resolutions for the improvement of rivers and harbors.

On Jul 5, 1848, the House voted 100–77. Result: passed. By party: Others 94–1, Democrats 6–76. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 100
No: 77
Did not vote: 59
Date: Jul 5, 1848

By party

Others94 yes · 1 no · 27 didn’t vote
Democrats6 yes · 76 no · 31 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Shepherd Leffler D-IA voted yes
John Wentworth D-IL voted yes
John D. Cummins D-OH voted yes
James Thompson D-PA voted yes
Frederick Perry Stanton D-TN voted yes
Mason Cook Darling D-WI 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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