To concur with comm. Of the whole on amendment to H.R. 298, which amendment provides for purchase of papers of MR. Jefferson and gen. Alexander hamilton.

On Jul 18, 1848, the House voted 72–98 (HR 298). Result: failed. By party: Others 62–29, Democrats 9–69, Independents 1–0. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 72
No: 98
Did not vote: 66
Date: Jul 18, 1848

By party

Others62 yes · 29 no · 31 didn’t vote
Democrats9 yes · 69 no · 35 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Frederick William Lord D-NY voted yes
William Brown Maclay D-NY voted yes
Rodolphus Dickinson D-OH voted yes
Charles Jared Ingersoll D-PA voted yes
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted yes
Frederick Perry Stanton D-TN voted yes
Richard Kidder Meade D-VA voted yes
Thomas Stanley Bocock D-VA voted yes
William Pitt Lynde 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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