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House roll call 297 · 30th Congress · Aug 11, 1848

To table reconsideration of the vote agreeing to the Senate amendment to H.R. 290, a bill to change the time of holding district courts of U.S. In western distr

On Aug 11, 1848, the House voted 66–86 (S 331). Result: failed. By party: Others 37–41, Democrats 29–45. 29 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
66
No
86
Did not vote
84
Date
Aug 11, 1848

By party

  • Others37 yes · 41 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Democrats29 yes · 45 no · 39 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table reconsideration of the vote…: House Vote, Aug 11, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-297/to-table-reconsideration-of-the-vote-agreeing-to-the (accessed 2026-10-17).

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