To order engrossment and third reading of S. 230.

On Aug 8, 1848, the House voted 63–98 (S 230). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–67, Others 46–31, Independents 1–0. 16 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 63
No: 98
Did not vote: 75
Date: Aug 8, 1848

By party

Others46 yes · 31 no · 45 didn’t vote
Democrats16 yes · 67 no · 30 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Sampson Willis Harris D-AL voted yes
Alfred Iverson Sr. D-GA voted yes
John Henry Lumpkin D-GA voted yes
Asa William Henry Clapp D-ME voted yes
Jacob Thompson D-MS voted yes
Henry Nicoll D-NY voted yes
William Brown Maclay D-NY voted yes
William Strong D-PA voted yes
Frederick Perry Stanton D-TN voted yes
Archibald Atkinson D-VA voted yes
Richard Kidder Meade D-VA voted yes
Thomas Stanley Bocock D-VA voted yes
Thomas Henry Bayly D-VA voted yes
Henry Bedinger D-VA voted yes
James Mcdowell D-VA voted yes
William Pitt Lynde D-WI 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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