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House roll call 255 · 30th Congress · Aug 2, 1848

To concur, in the amendment, as in comm. Of the whole, to H.R. 201, a bill to establish a territorial government of oregon, which amendment deprives governor of

On Aug 2, 1848, the House voted 133–63 (HR 201). Result: passed. By party: Others 99–2, Democrats 33–61, Independents 1–0. 33 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
133
No
63
Did not vote
40
Date
Aug 2, 1848

By party

  • Others99 yes · 2 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats33 yes · 61 no · 19 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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