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House roll call 197 · 30th Congress · Jul 5, 1848

To adopt the first of the resolutions for the improvement of rivers and harbors, which resolution empowers Congress to appropriate money to improve rivers and h

On Jul 5, 1848, the House voted 128–59. Result: passed. By party: Others 101–0, Democrats 27–59. 27 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
128
No
59
Did not vote
49
Date
Jul 5, 1848

By party

  • Others101 yes · 0 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats27 yes · 59 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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