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House roll call 231 · 30th Congress · Jul 20, 1848

To table reconsideration of passage of H.R. 298.

On Jul 20, 1848, the House voted 22–152 (HR 298). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–73, Others 5–79. 17 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
22
No
152
Did not vote
62
Date
Jul 20, 1848

By party

  • Others5 yes · 79 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Democrats17 yes · 73 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 table reconsideration of passage of H.R…: House Vote, Jul 20, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-231/to-table-reconsideration-of-passage-of-h-r-298 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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