To table the amendment of committee on rules to 34th house rule, which amendment suspends the rule allowing any member 5 minutes to explain his amendment, for t

On Aug 8, 1848, the House voted 72–98. Result: failed. By party: Others 0–90, Democrats 72–7, Independents 0–1. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 72
No: 98
Did not vote: 66
Date: Aug 8, 1848

By party

Others0 yes · 90 no · 32 didn’t vote
Democrats72 yes · 7 no · 34 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Charles William Cathcart D-IN voted no
Frederick William Lord D-NY voted no
William Collins D-NY voted no
David Wilmot D-PA voted no
James Thompson D-PA voted no
Richard Franklin Simpson D-SC voted no
William Pitt Lynde D-WI 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 amendment of committee on rules…: House Vote, Aug 8, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-277/to-table-the-amendment-of-committee-on-rules-to (accessed 2026-10-17).