To refer S. 343, a bill to effect the 5th article of treaty between U.S. And mexico for establishing the boundary between them, to the comm. On foreign affairs.

On Aug 11, 1848, the House voted 79–73 (S 343). Result: passed. By party: Others 74–4, Democrats 4–69, Independents 1–0. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 79
No: 73
Did not vote: 84
Date: Aug 11, 1848

By party

Others74 yes · 4 no · 44 didn’t vote
Democrats4 yes · 69 no · 40 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Charles Hazen Peaslee D-NH voted yes
Timothy Jenkins D-NY voted yes
George Anson Starkweather D-NY voted yes
Mason Cook Darling 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 refer S. 343, a bill to effect the 5th…: House Vote, Aug 11, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-305/to-refer-s-343-a-bill-to-effect-the (accessed 2026-10-17).