To adopt the resolution requesting information from the President.

On Jan 4, 1848, the House voted 146–15. Result: passed. By party: Others 100–0, Democrats 45–15, Independents 1–0. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 146
No: 15
Did not vote: 75
Date: Jan 4, 1848

By party

Others100 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote
Democrats45 yes · 15 no · 53 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

George Smith Houston D-AL voted no
Williamson Robert Winfield Cobb D-AL voted no
Howell Cobb D-GA voted no
Linn Boyd D-KY voted no
David Hammons D-ME voted no
John Jameson D-MO voted no
John Reeves Jones Daniel D-NC voted no
William Sawyer D-OH voted no
John Krepps Miller D-OH voted no
Thomas Ritchey D-OH voted no
William Kennon Jr. D-OH voted no
Charles Brown D-PA voted no
Richard Brodhead D-PA voted no
Hugh Lawson White Hill D-TN voted no
David Spangler Kaufman D-TX 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 adopt the resolution requesting…: House Vote, Jan 4, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-28/to-adopt-the-resolution-requesting-information-from-the-president (accessed 2026-10-17).