To pass H.R. 170, a bill making appropriations for preservation and repair of certain public works and improvement of certain harbors and rivers.

On Aug 11, 1848, the House voted 118–62 (HR 170). Result: passed. By party: Others 92–7, Democrats 25–55, Independents 1–0. 25 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 118
No: 62
Did not vote: 56
Date: Aug 11, 1848

By party

Others92 yes · 7 no · 23 didn’t vote
Democrats25 yes · 55 no · 33 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

William Thompson D-IA voted yes
John Wentworth D-IL voted yes
Thomas Johnston Turner D-IL voted yes
Thomas Jefferson Henley D-IN voted yes
Charles William Cathcart D-IN voted yes
Robert Mcclelland D-MI voted yes
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted yes
Kinsley Scott Bingham D-MI voted yes
Joseph E. Edsall D-NJ voted yes
Henry Nicoll D-NY voted yes
Sidney Lawrence D-NY voted yes
William Collins D-NY voted yes
Timothy Jenkins D-NY voted yes
George Anson Starkweather D-NY voted yes
Ausburn Birdsall D-NY voted yes
James John Faran D-OH voted yes
Rodolphus Dickinson D-OH voted yes
Jonathan David Morris D-OH voted yes
Charles Jared Ingersoll D-PA voted yes
James Thompson D-PA voted yes
Benjamin Babock Thurston D-RI voted yes
Frederick Perry Stanton D-TN voted yes
Lucius Benedict Peck D-VT voted yes
Mason Cook Darling D-WI voted yes
William Pitt Lynde D-WI voted yes

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 pass H.R. 170, a bill making…: House Vote, Aug 11, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-302/to-pass-h-r-170-a-bill-making-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).