To table the resolution to authorize and require a renewal of contract for carrying the southern mail.

On Aug 2, 1848, the House voted 121–65. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 85–8, Others 36–56, Independents 0–1. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 121
No: 65
Did not vote: 50
Date: Aug 2, 1848

By party

Others36 yes · 56 no · 30 didn’t vote
Democrats85 yes · 8 no · 20 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Thomas Watkins Ligon D-MD voted no
Robert Milligan Mclane D-MD voted no
Joseph Addison Woodward D-SC voted no
Armistead Burt D-SC voted no
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted no
Timothy Pilsbury D-TX voted no
Thomas Stanley Bocock D-VA voted no
Richard Lee Turberville Beale D-VA 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 authorize and…: House Vote, Aug 2, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-254/to-table-the-resolution-to-authorize-and-require-a (accessed 2026-10-14).