To concur in Senate amendment to H.R. 298, which amendment provides an increase of $50,000 for survey of certain public lands.

On Aug 10, 1848, the House voted 91–84 (HR 298). Result: passed. By party: Others 14–79, Democrats 77–4, Independents 0–1. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 91
No: 84
Did not vote: 61
Date: Aug 10, 1848

By party

Others14 yes · 79 no · 29 didn’t vote
Democrats77 yes · 4 no · 32 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

David Hammons D-ME voted no
Henry Nicoll D-NY voted no
Andrew Johnson D-TN voted no
Hugh Lawson White Hill D-TN 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 concur in Senate amendment to H.R. 298…: House Vote, Aug 10, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-292/to-concur-in-senate-amendment-to-h-r-298 (accessed 2026-10-17).