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House roll call 250 · 30th Congress · Jul 31, 1848

To suspend the rules in order to consider a resolution to contract proprietors of daily papers to publish debates and proceedings of the house.

On Jul 31, 1848, the House voted 106–77. Result: passed. By party: Others 87–12, Democrats 18–65, Independents 1–0. 18 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
106
No
77
Did not vote
53
Date
Jul 31, 1848

By party

  • Others87 yes · 12 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats18 yes · 65 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

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 suspend the rules in order to consider a…: House Vote, Jul 31, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-250/to-suspend-the-rules-in-order-to-consider-a (accessed 2026-10-17).

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