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House roll call 251 · 30th Congress · Jul 31, 1848

To suspend the rules in order to consider resolutions declaring that the power of veto should never be used except in cases of violation of constitution; person

On Jul 31, 1848, the House voted 80–99. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–92, Others 80–7.

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

Yes
80
No
99
Did not vote
57
Date
Jul 31, 1848

By party

  • Others80 yes · 7 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 92 no · 21 didn’t vote

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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