To require members absent without leave to appear at the house next morning to give their excuses.

On Jul 12, 1848, the House voted 69–48. Result: passed. By party: Others 35–33, Democrats 34–15. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 69
No: 48
Did not vote: 119
Date: Jul 12, 1848

By party

Others35 yes · 33 no · 54 didn’t vote
Democrats34 yes · 15 no · 64 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Wentworth D-IL voted no
William Rockhill D-IN voted no
Ephraim Knight Smart D-ME voted no
Willard Preble Hall D-MO voted no
Henry Nicoll D-NY voted no
James John Faran D-OH voted no
Rodolphus Dickinson D-OH voted no
Jonathan David Morris D-OH voted no
John Krepps Miller D-OH voted no
Samuel Lahm D-OH voted no
William Strong D-PA voted no
Job Mann D-PA voted no
William Gay Brown D-VA voted no
Lucius Benedict Peck D-VT voted no
Mason Cook Darling D-WI voted no

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 require members absent without leave to…: House Vote, Jul 12, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-213/to-require-members-absent-without-leave-to-appear-at (accessed 2026-10-16).