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House roll call 280 · 30th Congress · Aug 9, 1848

To suspend rules for purpose of 3rd reading of H.R. 170, a bill providing appropriations for improvements of certain rivers and harbors.

On Aug 9, 1848, the House voted 111–59. Result: passed. By party: Others 90–1, Democrats 20–58, Independents 1–0. 20 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
111
No
59
Did not vote
66
Date
Aug 9, 1848

By party

  • Others90 yes · 1 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats20 yes · 58 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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 suspend rules for purpose of 3rd reading…: House Vote, Aug 9, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-280/to-suspend-rules-for-purpose-of-3rd-reading-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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