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House roll call 287 · 30th Congress · Aug 10, 1848

To accept Senate amendment to H.R. 298 which amendment pays expenses of U.S. Ship macedonian on recent voyage from iceland with refugees.

On Aug 10, 1848, the House voted 98–67 (HR 298). Result: passed. By party: Others 72–13, Democrats 26–54. 26 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
98
No
67
Did not vote
71
Date
Aug 10, 1848

By party

  • Others72 yes · 13 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Democrats26 yes · 54 no · 33 didn’t vote

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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