To reconsider vote rejecting tabling of the resolution to limit debate on H.R. 201 in comm. Of the whole at 2 p.m.

On Jul 26, 1848, the House voted 100–88. Result: passed. By party: Others 26–72, Democrats 74–15, Independents 0–1. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 100
No: 88
Did not vote: 48
Date: Jul 26, 1848

By party

Others26 yes · 72 no · 24 didn’t vote
Democrats74 yes · 15 no · 24 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

John Wentworth D-IL voted no
Ephraim Knight Smart D-ME voted no
Charles Hazen Peaslee D-NH voted no
Frederick William Lord D-NY voted no
Henry Nicoll D-NY voted no
William Brown Maclay D-NY voted no
Sidney Lawrence D-NY voted no
William Collins D-NY voted no
Timothy Jenkins D-NY voted no
George Anson Starkweather D-NY voted no
James John Faran D-OH voted no
Samuel Lahm D-OH voted no
Benjamin Babock Thurston D-RI 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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