To suspend rules in order to consider resolution that all letters and vouchers in support of extra allowances paid gen. Lewis cass be sent to house.

On Aug 5, 1848, the House voted 87–61. Result: passed. By party: Others 82–1, Democrats 5–60. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 87
No: 61
Did not vote: 88
Date: Aug 5, 1848

By party

Others82 yes · 1 no · 39 didn’t vote
Democrats5 yes · 60 no · 48 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Samuel Williams Inge D-AL voted yes
Thomas Watkins Ligon D-MD voted yes
John Reeves Jones Daniel D-NC voted yes
Andrew Johnson D-TN voted yes
James Mcdowell D-VA voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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