To table a motion to reconsider vote refusing third reading of S. 95.

On Aug 12, 1848, the House voted 80–64 (S 95). Result: passed. By party: Others 40–36, Democrats 40–28. 28 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 80
No: 64
Did not vote: 92
Date: Aug 12, 1848

By party

Others40 yes · 36 no · 46 didn’t vote
Democrats40 yes · 28 no · 45 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Thompson D-IA voted no
John Alexander Mcclernand D-IL voted no
Orlando Bell Ficklin D-IL voted no
John Wentworth D-IL voted no
William Alexander Richardson D-IL voted no
Thomas Johnston Turner D-IL voted no
Thomas Jefferson Henley D-IN voted no
Charles William Cathcart D-IN voted no
William Rockhill D-IN voted no
Robert Milligan Mclane D-MD voted no
Robert Mcclelland D-MI voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
James Butler Bowlin D-MO voted no
James Stephen Green D-MO voted no
Willard Preble Hall D-MO voted no
John Smith Phelps D-MO voted no
Henry Cruse Murphy D-NY voted no
Henry Nicoll D-NY voted no
Ausburn Birdsall D-NY voted no
James John Faran D-OH voted no
Jonathan David Morris D-OH voted no
John D. Cummins D-OH voted no
William Strong D-PA voted no
Benjamin Babock Thurston D-RI voted no
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted no
Frederick Perry Stanton D-TN voted no
Mason Cook Darling D-WI voted no
William Pitt Lynde D-WI 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 table a motion to reconsider vote…: House Vote, Aug 12, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-315/to-table-a-motion-to-reconsider-vote-refusing-third (accessed 2026-10-14).