To table the resolution requesting the SEC. Of war to direct an examination and survey of the potomac river for purposes of repairing a bridge, constructing a n

On Aug 8, 1848, the House voted 75–92. Result: failed. By party: Others 2–85, Democrats 73–7. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 75
No: 92
Did not vote: 69
Date: Aug 8, 1848

By party

Others2 yes · 85 no · 35 didn’t vote
Democrats73 yes · 7 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Henry Harmanson D-LA voted no
Thomas Watkins Ligon D-MD voted no
Robert Milligan Mclane D-MD voted no
Rodolphus Dickinson D-OH voted no
Joseph Addison Woodward D-SC voted no
Frederick Perry Stanton D-TN voted no
James Mcdowell 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 requesting the SEC…: House Vote, Aug 8, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-271/to-table-the-resolution-requesting-the-sec-of-war (accessed 2026-10-16).