To table the resolution to stop debate on H.R. 201 in comm. Of the whole at 2 p.m.

On Jul 26, 1848, the House voted 85–89. Result: failed. By party: Others 25–69, Democrats 60–19, Independents 0–1. 19 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 85
No: 89
Did not vote: 62
Date: Jul 26, 1848

By party

Others25 yes · 69 no · 28 didn’t vote
Democrats60 yes · 19 no · 34 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

John Wentworth D-IL voted no
Thomas Johnston Turner D-IL voted no
Charles William Cathcart D-IN voted no
Asa William Henry Clapp D-ME voted no
Ephraim Knight Smart D-ME voted no
James Sullivan Wiley D-ME voted no
Kinsley Scott Bingham D-MI voted no
Charles Hazen Peaslee D-NH voted no
Frederick William Lord D-NY voted no
Henry Nicoll D-NY voted no
Sidney Lawrence D-NY voted no
James John Faran D-OH voted no
Samuel Lahm D-OH voted no
Charles Jared Ingersoll D-PA voted no
William Strong D-PA voted no
Benjamin Babock Thurston D-RI voted no
George Washington Jones D-TN voted no
Mason Cook Darling D-WI voted no
William Pitt Lynde D-WI 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 table the resolution to stop debate on…: House Vote, Jul 26, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-240/to-table-the-resolution-to-stop-debate-on-h (accessed 2026-10-16).