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House roll call 261 · 30th Congress · Aug 5, 1848

To table reconsideration of engrossment of H.R. 618.

On Aug 5, 1848, the House voted 81–84 (HR 618). Result: failed. By party: Others 8–79, Democrats 73–4, Independents 0–1. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
81
No
84
Did not vote
71
Date
Aug 5, 1848

By party

  • Others8 yes · 79 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Democrats73 yes · 4 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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 table reconsideration of engrossment of…: House Vote, Aug 5, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-261/to-table-reconsideration-of-engrossment-of-h-r-618 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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