To amend as in comm. Of the whole, H.R. 298, by retaining the appropriation for removal of obstructions in the savannah river, and the naval anchorage near FT.

On Jul 18, 1848, the House voted 85–84 (HR 298). Result: passed. By party: Others 4–81, Democrats 81–2, Independents 0–1. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 85
No: 84
Did not vote: 67
Date: Jul 18, 1848

By party

Others4 yes · 81 no · 37 didn’t vote
Democrats81 yes · 2 no · 30 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Franklin Clark D-ME voted no
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC 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 amend as in comm. Of the whole, H.R. 298…: House Vote, Jul 18, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-226/to-amend-as-in-comm-of-the-whole-h (accessed 2026-10-17).