To suspend rules in order to consider a resolution that the bill to establish certain post routes in U.S. Be now taken up and disposed of.

On Jul 17, 1848, the House voted 101–75. Result: passed. By party: Others 17–74, Democrats 84–1. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 101
No: 75
Did not vote: 60
Date: Jul 17, 1848

By party

Others17 yes · 74 no · 31 didn’t vote
Democrats84 yes · 1 no · 28 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Frederick William Lord D-NY 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 suspend rules in order to consider a…: House Vote, Jul 17, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-219/to-suspend-rules-in-order-to-consider-a-resolution (accessed 2026-10-16).