To adopt the Senate amendment to H.R. 429, allowing three months extra pay to soldiers and heirs of deceased soldiers.

On Jul 14, 1848, the House voted 147–8 (HR 429). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 76–2, Others 71–6. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 147
No: 8
Did not vote: 81
Date: Jul 14, 1848

By party

Others71 yes · 6 no · 45 didn’t vote
Democrats76 yes · 2 no · 35 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Iver Mckay D-NC voted no
Archibald Atkinson D-VA 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 adopt the Senate amendment to H.R. 429…: House Vote, Jul 14, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-218/to-adopt-the-senate-amendment-to-h-r-429 (accessed 2026-10-17).